Revenge Porn Laws in Nevada (2026): Your Rights and What to Do

Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Nevada?

Yes. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.780 makes it a crime to knowingly disclose an intimate image of another identifiable person without consent, where the person had a reasonable expectation that the image would remain private and disclosure was intended to cause harm or would foreseeably cause harm.

An intimate image generally covers depictions of the genitals, pubic area, anus, or female breast below the top of the areola, or a person engaged in sexual conduct. Disclosure includes posting online, sending to others, or otherwise making the image available.

The statute includes exceptions, such as for lawful law enforcement or legal purposes, and for voluntary exposure in public or commercial settings, but sharing a former partner's private images without permission is squarely covered.

Penalties for Sharing Intimate Images in Nevada

Unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is a Category D felony in Nevada, punishable by one to four years in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Nevada treats this as a felony even for a first offense, reflecting the seriousness the legislature places on the conduct.

Related charges frequently apply alongside this offense, including extortion where someone threatens to share images unless paid, stalking, and harassment. Nevada's computer crime statutes may also apply where hacking was used to obtain the images.

Where the images depict a minor, Nevada's child pornography statutes apply instead and carry substantially more severe felony penalties and mandatory sex-offender registration.

Can I Sue Someone in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada provides a civil cause of action under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.1345, allowing a person whose intimate image was disclosed without consent to sue for damages, including compensatory and, in appropriate cases, punitive damages, plus attorney's fees and costs.

This civil claim does not require a criminal conviction and can proceed on its own timeline. Where the images were shared in breach of a written agreement between the two of you, that agreement is useful evidence that there was no consent to share.

Nevada's general personal-injury limitation period is two years under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190, so it is important to consult a Nevada attorney promptly about your specific deadline.

Does Nevada Cover Deepfakes and AI Images?

Partially. Nevada's statute focuses on disclosure of an image depicting an identifiable real person, and manipulated or partially fabricated images that still depict a real, identifiable person may fall within its scope, but there is no confirmed express provision addressing wholly AI-generated deepfake images.

Given this uncertainty, victims of AI-generated intimate images should still report to police and rely on the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, which requires covered platforms to remove qualifying nonconsensual images, including digital forgeries, within 48 hours of a valid request.

What to Do Right Now If Your Images Were Shared in Nevada

1. 1

   Preserve the Evidence Before Reporting It

   Save screenshots showing the post, the account name, the full URL, and the date and time. Keep original messages and files, and store copies somewhere the other person cannot reach. Do not rely on a post staying online.

2. 2

   Use the Platform's Intimate-Image Report

   Choose the nonconsensual intimate imagery or sexual-content reporting route rather than a general complaint. Keep confirmation emails and case numbers. Covered platforms also have federal notice-and-removal duties for valid reports.

3. 3

   Use StopNCII.org to Limit Re-Uploads

   For adult images, StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint on your own device and shares the hash, not the image, with participating platforms. If the image was taken while you were under 18, use NCMEC's Take It Down service instead.

4. 4

   Report It in Nevada

   Contact your local police department or sheriff's office and refer to Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.780. Flag any threats, stalking, extortion, hacking or images of a minor, because separate and more serious offenses may apply.

5. 5

   Get Advice About the Civil Claim

   Ask a Nevada attorney about a civil claim under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.1345 and about breach of any written agreement as evidence there was no consent to share. Nevada's general personal-injury limitation period is two years.

Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.780 — Unlawful Dissemination of an Intimate Image
• Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.1345 — Civil Action for Disclosure of an Intimate Image
• Nevada Office of the Attorney General

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