Nevada § 126.121 - Tests for typing of blood or genetic identification; admissibility in court; effect of refusal to submit to test

§ 126.121. Tests for typing of blood or genetic identification; admissibility in court; effect of refusal to submit to test

1. The court may, and shall upon the motion of a party, order the mother, child, alleged

father or any other person so involved to submit to one or more tests for the typing

of blood or taking of specimens for genetic identification to be made by a designated

person, by qualified physicians or by other qualified persons, under such restrictions

and directions as the court or judge deems proper. Whenever such a test is ordered and made, the results of the test must be received

in evidence and must be made available to a judge, master or referee conducting a

hearing pursuant to NRS 126.111 . The results of the test and any sample or specimen taken may be used only for the

purposes specified in this chapter. Unless a party files a written objection to the result of a test at least 30 days

before the hearing at which the result is to be received in evidence, the result is

admissible as evidence of paternity without foundational testimony or other proof

of authenticity or accuracy. The order for such a test also may direct that the testimony of the experts and

of the persons so examined may be taken by deposition or written interrogatories. 2. If any party refuses to submit to or fails to appear for a test ordered pursuant

to subsection 1, the court may presume that the result of the test would be adverse

to the interests of that party or may enforce its order if the rights of others and

the interests of justice so require. 3. The court, upon reasonable request by a party, shall order that independent tests

for determining paternity be performed by other experts or qualified laboratories. 4. In all cases, the court shall determine the number and qualifications of the experts

and laboratories. 5. As used in this section: (a) “ Designated person ” means a person who is: (1) Properly trained to take samples or specimens for tests for the typing of blood

and genetic identification; and (2) Designated by an enforcing authority to take such samples or specimens. (b) “ Enforcing authority ” means the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health

and Human Services, its designated representative, a district attorney or the Attorney

General when acting pursuant to NRS 425.380 .