Nevada

Public Records Guide

Nevada

Public Records Law

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Nevada — At a Glance
Nevada — At a Glance
Year Enacted
1970 (amended 2024)
Response Deadline
5 business days
Who Can Request
Anyone
Fees
Yes
Attorney Fees
Recoverable if you win
Enforcement
Multiple mechanisms

Last verified: February 18, 2026

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Definition of Public Record

Public records includes all books and records of all government entities.

Exemptions to Public Records

There are over 300 exemptions. See N.R.S. 239.0105, N.R.S. 239.013, and N.R.S. 239.014.

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Who Can Make a Request?

Anyone

Response Timeframe

5 days.

📅 Calculate Your Response Deadline

3/30/2026
Agency Response Deadline:
Monday, April 6, 2026
(5 business days)
7 days remaining
⚠️ Important: This is an estimate using federal holidays only. Verify that state-specific holidays may affect the actual deadline.

Information on Fees

Agencies can charge fees, but they must not exceed the actual costs to provide the record, and they can’t charge more than 50 cents per page. NRS 239.05

Enforcement Mechanisms

There are no administrative appeals options. However, you can take the matter to the district court in the county in which the request was filed. In court, if the request prevails, he or she is entitled to attorney’s fees. NRS 239.01

Attorney Fees

Yes, you can win attorney’s fees. # 40 Goldwater Institute OPEN MY GOVERNMENT


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