# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.020: Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.020
- **Heading:** Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 23 / Chapter 289 / Section 289.020

## Text

1. A law enforcement agency shall not use punitive action against a peace officer if the peace officer chooses to exercise the peace officer's rights under any internal administrative grievance procedure.

2. If a peace officer is denied a promotion on grounds other than merit or other punitive action is used against the peace officer, a law enforcement agency shall provide the peace officer with an opportunity for a hearing.

3. If a peace officer requests representation while being questioned by a superior officer on any matter that the peace officer reasonably believes could result in punitive action, the questioning must cease immediately and the peace officer must be allowed a reasonable opportunity to arrange for the presence and assistance of a representative before the questioning may resume.

4. If a peace officer refuses to comply with an order by a superior officer to cooperate with the peace officer's own or any other law enforcement agency in a criminal investigation, the agency may charge the peace officer with insubordination.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.020 Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.025 Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.027 Law enforcement agency required to adopt policies and procedures concerning service of certain subpoenas on peace officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.027.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.030 Law enforcement agency prohibited from requiring peace officer to disclose financial information or provide attestation concerning use of cannabis before application for employment; exception; construction of section](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.035 Law enforcement agency prohibited from ordering, mandating or requiring peace officer to issue certain number of traffic citations or make certain number of arrests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.040 Law enforcement agency prohibited from placing unfavorable comment or document in administrative file of peace officer; exception; right to respond; provision of copy of comment or document; right to review administrative file under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.050 Consequences of refusal to submit to polygraphic examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.055 Establishment and availability of written procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.057 Investigation of allegation of misconduct; suspension without pay; review of file by peace officer under certain circumstances; law enforcement agency prohibited from keeping or making record of investigation or punitive action; reassignment of peace officer under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.057.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.060 Notification and requirements for interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; prohibition against use of certain statements or answers in subsequent criminal proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.070 Use of polygraphic examination in investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.080 Right to presence and assistance of representatives at interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; confidential information; disclosure; record of interview, interrogation or hearing; right of subject of investigation to notice of intent to recommend punitive action, to submit response to such recommendation and to review and copy investigation file upon appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.085 Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.085.md)

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