Nevada § 175.121 - Personal knowledge of jurors
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.121 — Personal knowledge of jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.121. Personal knowledge of jurors
1. The judge shall then admonish the jury that: (a) No juror may declare to any fellow jurors any fact relating to the case as of
the juror’s own knowledge; and (b) If any juror discovers during the trial or after the jury has retired that he
or she or any other juror has personal knowledge of any fact in controversy in the
case, the juror shall disclose such situation to the judge out of the presence of
the other jurors. 2. When any such disclosure is made, the judge shall examine the juror who admits
or is alleged to have personal knowledge, under oath, in the presence of counsel for
the parties, and may allow such counsel to examine the juror. 3. If the juror has disclosed the juror’s own knowledge to the judge and it appears
that the juror has not declared any fact relating to the case to any fellow jurors
as of the juror’s own knowledge, the judge shall after the examination decide whether
the juror shall remain or shall be replaced by an alternate juror. 4. If it appears that the juror has declared any fact relating to the case to any
fellow jurors as of the juror’s own knowledge, or that the juror’s vote was influenced
by such knowledge undisclosed, the judge shall declare a mistrial.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 175.121
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.121 cover?
Section 175.121 ("Personal knowledge of jurors") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 175.121?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 175.121 apply to my situation?
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