Nevada · statute · Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 47 · 24 active provisions
1. This title governs proceedings in the courts of this State and before magistrates, except: (a) To the extent to which its provisions are relaxed by a statute or procedural rule applicable to the specific situation; and (b) As otherwise provided in subsection 3. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the pr…
The purposes of this title are to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and: (a) In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating the specific ground o…
The judge may add any other or further statement which shows the character of the evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made and the ruling thereon. The judge may direct the making of an offer in question and answer form, and on request shall do so in actions tried without a jury, unless it clearly…
1. Preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by the judge, subject to the provisions of NRS 47.070. 2. In making a determination the judge is not bound by the provisions of this title except the provi…
1. When the relevancy of evidence depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the judge shall admit it upon the introduction of evidence sufficient to support a finding of the fulfillment of the condition. 2. If under all the evidence upon the issue the jury might reasonably find that the fulfillment of the co…
In jury cases, hearings on preliminary questions of admissibility, offers of proof in narrative or question and answer form, and statements of the judge showing the character of the evidence shall to the extent practicable, unless further restricted by NRS 47.090, be conducted out of the hearing of the jury, to prevent…
Preliminary hearings on the admissibility of confessions or statements by the accused or evidence allegedly unlawfully obtained shall be conducted outside the hearing of the jury. The accused does not by testifying at the hearing subject himself or herself to cross-examination as to other issues in the case. Testimony…
NRS 47.060 to 47.090, inclusive, do not limit the right of a party to introduce before the jury evidence relevant to weight or credibility.
When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but inadmissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the judge, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly.
1. When any part of a writing or recorded statement is introduced by a party, the party may be required at that time to introduce any other part of it which is relevant to the part introduced, and any party may introduce any other relevant parts. 2. This section does not limit cross-examination.
1. The facts subject to judicial notice are facts in issue or facts from which they may be inferred. 2. A judicially noticed fact must be: (a) Generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court; or (b) Capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably…
The laws subject to judicial notice are: 1. The Constitution and statutes of the United States, and the contents of the Federal Register. 2. The Constitution of this State and Nevada Revised Statutes. 3. Any other statute of this State if brought to the attention of the court by its title and the day of its passage. 4.…
1. A judge or court may take judicial notice, whether requested or not. 2. A judge or court shall take judicial notice if requested by a party and supplied with the necessary information.
A party is entitled upon timely request to an opportunity to be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the tenor of the matter to be noticed.
Judicial notice may be taken at any stage of the proceeding prior to submission to the court or jury.
1. A presumption, other than a presumption against the accused in a criminal action, imposes on the party against whom it is directed the burden of proving that the nonexistence of the presumed fact is more probable than its existence. 2. As applied to presumptions, “direct evidence” means evidence which tends to estab…
When a presumption is made conclusive by statute or no direct evidence is introduced contrary to the existence of the presumed fact, the question of the existence of the presumed fact depends upon the existence of the basic facts and is determined as follows: 1. If reasonable minds would necessarily agree that the evid…
When reasonable minds would necessarily agree that the evidence renders the existence of the basic facts more probable than not, but direct evidence is introduced contrary to the existence of the presumed fact, the question of the existence of the presumed fact is determined as follows: 1. If reasonable minds would nec…
When reasonable minds would necessarily agree that the evidence does not render the existence of the basic facts more probable than not, but direct evidence is introduced concerning the existence of the presumed fact, the judge shall submit the matter to the jury with an instruction to determine the existence of the pr…
When reasonable minds would not necessarily agree as to whether the evidence renders the existence of the basic facts more probable than not, and direct evidence is introduced concerning the existence of the presumed fact, the question of the existence of the presumed fact is determined as follows: 1. If reasonable min…
1. In criminal actions, presumptions against an accused recognized at common law or created by statute, including statutory provisions that certain facts are prima facie evidence of other facts or of guilt, are governed by this section. 2. The judge shall not direct the jury to find a presumed fact against the accused.…
The following presumptions, and no others, are conclusive: 1. A malicious and guilty intent, from the deliberate commission of an unlawful act, for the purpose of injuring another. 2. The truth of the fact recited, from the recital in a written instrument between the parties thereto, or their successors in interest by…
All other presumptions are disputable. The following are of that kind: 1. That an unlawful act was done with an unlawful intent. 2. That a person intends the ordinary consequences of that person’s voluntary act. 3. That evidence willfully suppressed would be adverse if produced. 4. That higher evidence would be adverse…