Nevada § 50.590 Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method

Nevada Statutes

§ 50.590 — Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method

Nevada·Title 4 WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE·Ch. 50 Witnesses· UNIFORM CHILD WITNESS TESTIMONY BY ALTERNATIVE METHODS ACT

If the presiding officer determines that a standard pursuant to NRS 50.580 has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. In making this determination, the presiding officer shall consider:

1.Alternative methods reasonably available;

2.Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resorting to an alternative method;

3.The nature of the case;

4.The relative rights of the parties;

5.The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;

6.The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and

7.Any other relevant factor.

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If the presiding officer determines that a standard pursuant to NRS 50.580 has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. In making this determination, the presiding officer shall consider:
1. Alternative methods reasonably available;
2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resorting to an alternative method;
3. The nature of the case;
4. The relative rights of the parties;
5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;
6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and
7. Any other relevant factor.

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