Nevada Revised Statutes 178.5696 – Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying
1. A court trying a criminal case shall provide victims and witnesses a secure waiting area which is not used by the members of the jury or the defendant and the defendant’s family and friends.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 178.5696
- 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.
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
2. A court or law enforcement agency which has custody of any stolen or other personal property belonging to such a victim or witness shall:
(a) Upon the written request of the victim or witness, make available to the victim or witness a list describing the property held in custody, unless it is shown that the disclosure of the identity or nature of the property would seriously impede the investigation of the crime; or
(b) Return the property to the victim or witness expeditiously when it is no longer needed as evidence.
3. The prosecuting attorney shall inform each such witness of the fee to which the witness is entitled for testifying and how to obtain the fee.