Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178A.260
Biological evidence from sexual assault not to be used for any purpose not directly related to investigation or prosecution of sexual assault of survivor
Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 178A — Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights · Status: effective
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- Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178A.260, Biological evidence from sexual assault not to be used for any purpose not directly related to investigation or prosecution of sexual assault of survivor, Nevada, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2088059
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A law enforcement agency shall not use any biological evidence obtained from the sexual assault forensic evidence kit of a survivor or any biological evidence secured in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor:
1. To prosecute the survivor for any crime;
2. As a basis to search for further evidence of any criminal offense that may have been committed by the survivor; or
3. For any other purpose that is not directly related to the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor.