Nevada § 50.135 - Prior statements of witness
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.135 — Prior statements of witness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.135. Prior statements of witness
1. In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by the witness, whether
written or not, the statement need not be shown or its contents disclosed to the witness,
but on request the statement shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. 2. Extrinsic evidence of a prior contradictory statement by a witness is inadmissible
unless: (a) The statement fulfills all the conditions required by subsection 3 of NRS 51.035 ; or (b) The witness is afforded an opportunity to explain or deny the statement and the
opposite party is afforded an opportunity to interrogate the witness thereon.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.135 cover?
Section 50.135 ("Prior statements of witness") 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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