Nevada § 171.1975 - Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements

§ 171.1975. Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements

1. If a witness resides more than 100 miles from the place of a preliminary examination

or is unable to attend the preliminary examination because of a medical condition,

or if good cause otherwise exists, the magistrate must allow the witness to testify

at the preliminary examination through the use of audiovisual technology. 2. If a witness testifies at the preliminary examination through the use of audiovisual

technology: (a) The testimony of the witness must be transcribed by a certified court reporter;

and (b) Before giving testimony, the witness must be sworn and must sign a written declaration,

on a form provided by the magistrate, which acknowledges that the witness understands

that he or she is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state and may

be subject to criminal prosecution for the commission of any crime in connection with

his or her testimony, including, without limitation, perjury, and that the witness

consents to such jurisdiction. 3. Audiovisual technology used pursuant to this section must ensure that the witness

may be: (a) Clearly heard and seen; and (b) Examined and cross-examined. 4. As used in this section, “ audiovisual technology ” includes, without limitation, closed-circuit video and videoconferencing.