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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 178A.290: Additional rights of survivor.

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  1. TITLE 14 — PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
  2. CHAPTER 178A - SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
  3. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

1. In addition to any other right provided by law, a survivor has the right:

(a) In any civil or criminal case related to a sexual assault, to be reasonably protected from the defendant and persons acting on behalf of the defendant.

(b) To be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse.

(c) To be treated with fairness and respect for his or her privacy and dignity.

(d) To be heard through a victim impact statement at any proceeding involving any plea, sentencing, postconviction decision or any other proceeding where the rights of the survivor are at issue.

2. A survivor must not be required to submit to an examination by polygraph as a prerequisite to filing an accusatory pleading or participating in any part of the criminal justice system.

3. A court shall make reasonable efforts to provide the survivor and the family, friends and witnesses of the survivor with a secure waiting area or room that is separate from:

(a) The waiting area of the defendant and the family, friends, witnesses and attorneys of the defendant; and

(b) The office of the prosecutor, if applicable.

Collected 2026-09-03T05:51:33Z. Source file · JSON

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