NRS 172.138
Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony before grand jury: Requirements.

1.

If a witness resides more than 100 miles from the place of a grand jury proceeding or is unable to attend the grand jury proceeding because of a medical condition, or if good cause otherwise exists, the district judge supervising the proceedings of the grand jury must allow a witness to testify before the grand jury through the use of audiovisual technology.

2.

If a witness testifies at the grand jury proceeding through the use of audiovisual technology:

(a)

The testimony of the witness must be transcribed by a certified court reporter appointed pursuant to NRS 172.215 in accordance with the provisions of NRS 172.225; and

(b)

Before giving testimony, the witness must be sworn and must sign a written declaration, on a form provided by the district judge, which acknowledges that the witness understands that he or she is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state and may be subject to criminal prosecution for the commission of any crime in connection with his or her testimony, including, without limitation, perjury, and that the witness consents to such jurisdiction.

3.

Audiovisual technology used pursuant to this section must ensure that the witness may be:

(a)

Clearly heard and seen; and

(b)

Examined.

4.

As used in this section, “audiovisual technology” includes, without limitation, closed-circuit video and videoconferencing.

Source: Section 172.138 — Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony before grand jury: Requirements., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-172.­html#NRS172Sec138.

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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