Nevada Revised Statutes 201.070 – Evidence; spouses are competent witnesses
1. No other or greater evidence is required to prove the marriage of the spouses, or that the defendant is the parent of the child or children, than is required to prove such facts in a civil action.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 201.070
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
2. In no prosecution under NRS 201.015 to 201.080, inclusive, does any existing statute or rule of law prohibiting the disclosure of confidential communications between spouses apply, and both spouses are competent witnesses to testify against each other to any and all relevant matters, including the fact of the marriage and the parentage of any child or children, but neither may be compelled to give evidence incriminating himself or herself.
3. Proof of the failure of the defendant to provide for the support of the spouse, child or children, is prima facie evidence that such failure was knowing.