Nevada § 50.155 - Exclusion and sequestration of witnesses
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.155 — Exclusion and sequestration of witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.155. Exclusion and sequestration of witnesses
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, at the request of a party
the judge shall order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the testimony of
other witnesses, and the judge may make the order of his or her own motion. 2. This section does not authorize the exclusion of: (a) A party who is a natural person; (b) An officer or employee of a party which is not a natural person designated as
its representative by its attorney; (c) A person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation
of that party’s cause; or (d) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 171.204 , any of the persons listed in subsection 1 of that section. 3. A person who is called as a witness primarily for the purpose of identifying the
victim may not be excluded except in the discretion of the judge.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 50.155
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.155 cover?
Section 50.155 ("Exclusion and sequestration of witnesses") 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 § 50.155?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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