Nevada § 50.068 - Competency: Defendant who agrees to testify against another defendant pursuant to plea bargain
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.068 — Competency: Defendant who agrees to testify against another defendant pursuant to plea bargain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.068. Competency: Defendant who agrees to testify against another defendant pursuant to plea bargain
1. A defendant is not incompetent to be a witness solely by reason of the fact that
the defendant enters into an agreement with the prosecuting attorney in which the
defendant agrees to testify against another defendant in exchange for a plea of guilty,
guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to a lesser charge or for a recommendation
of a reduced sentence. 2. The testimony of the defendant who is testifying may be admitted whether or not
the defendant has entered his or her plea or been sentenced pursuant to the agreement
with the prosecuting attorney.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 50.068
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.068 cover?
Section 50.068 ("Competency: Defendant who agrees to testify against another defendant pursuant to plea bargain") 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.
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