NRS 172.135
Evidence receivable before grand jury.


1.

In the investigation of a charge, for the purpose of either presentment or indictment, the grand jury can receive no other evidence than such as is given by witnesses produced and sworn before them or furnished by legal documentary evidence or by the deposition of witnesses taken as provided in this title, except that the grand jury may receive any of the following:

(a)

An affidavit or declaration from an expert witness or other person described in NRS 50.315 in lieu of personal testimony or a deposition.

(b)

An affidavit of an owner, possessor or occupant of real or personal property or other person described in NRS 172.137 in lieu of personal testimony or a deposition.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the grand jury can receive none but legal evidence, and the best evidence in degree, to the exclusion of hearsay or secondary evidence. The grand jury can receive hearsay evidence consisting of a statement made by the alleged victim of an offense if the defendant is alleged to have committed one or more of the following offenses:

(a)

A sexual offense committed against a child who is under the age of 16 years if the offense is punishable as a felony. As used in this paragraph, “sexual offense” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179D.097.

(b)

Abuse of a child pursuant to NRS 200.508 if the offense is committed against a child who is under the age of 16 years and the offense is punishable as a felony.

(c)

An act which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, which is punishable as a felony and which resulted in substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim.

3.

A statement made by a witness at any time that is inconsistent with the testimony of the witness before the grand jury may be presented to the grand jury as evidence.

Source: Section 172.135 — Evidence receivable before grand jury., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-172.­html#NRS172Sec135.

172.105
Powers.
172.107
Limitations on use of grand jury.
172.135
Evidence receivable before grand jury.
172.137
Use of affidavit before grand jury: When permitted
172.138
Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony before grand jury: Requirements.
172.139
District attorney and grand jury prohibited from questioning attorney regarding matters learned for client or issuing subpoena for work done by attorney for client.
172.145
Defendant entitled to submit statement regarding preliminary hearing which grand jury must receive
172.155
Degree of evidence to warrant indictment
172.165
Grand juror must declare knowledge as to commission of public offense
172.175
Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire.
172.185
Grand jury entitled to enter jails and examine records.
172.195
Issuance of subpoenas by grand jury
172.197
Procedure when person subpoenaed to appear before grand jury intends to assert constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.
172.205
Power to engage services of skilled persons.
172.215
Certified court reporter: Appointment
172.225
Transcripts: Preparation
172.235
Who may be present when grand jury is in session.
172.239
Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury.
172.241
Right of certain persons to appear before grand jury
172.245
Secrecy of proceedings of grand jury
172.255
Finding and return of presentment or indictment
172.259
Publication of fact that no indictment was issued by grand jury.
172.265
Names of witnesses inserted or endorsed at foot of indictment.
172.267
Report of grand jury: Scope
172.269
Report of grand jury: Inclusion of recommendations to public officers or agencies
172.271
Report of grand jury: Preliminary review by court
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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