§ 51.385 Admissibility; notice of unavailability or inability of child to testify

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 51 > Exceptions > Statement of Child Describing Sexual Conduct or Physical Abuse

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.