Nevada § 174.245 - Disclosure by defendant of evidence relating to defense; limitations
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§ 174.245. Disclosure by defendant of evidence relating to defense; limitations
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 174.233 to 174.295 , inclusive, at the request of the prosecuting attorney, the defendant shall permit
the prosecuting attorney to inspect and to copy or photograph any: (a) Written or recorded statements made by a witness the defendant intends to call
during the case in chief of the defendant, or copies thereof, within the possession,
custody or control of the defendant, the existence of which is known, or by the exercise
of due diligence may become known, to the defendant; (b) Results or reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or scientific
experiments that the defendant intends to introduce in evidence during the case in
chief of the defendant, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control
of the defendant, the existence of which is known, or by the exercise of due diligence
may become known, to the defendant; and (c) Books, papers, documents or tangible objects that the defendant intends to introduce
in evidence during the case in chief of the defendant, or copies thereof, within the
possession, custody or control of the defendant, the existence of which is known,
or by the exercise of due diligence may become known, to the defendant. 2. The prosecuting attorney is not entitled, pursuant to the provisions of this section,
to the discovery or inspection of: (a) An internal report, document or memorandum that is prepared by or on behalf of
the defendant or the defendant’s attorney in connection with the investigation or
defense of the case. (b) A statement, report, book, paper, document, tangible object or any other type
of item or information that is privileged or protected from disclosure or inspection
pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this state or the Constitution of the United
States.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.245
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.245 cover?
Section 174.245 ("Disclosure by defendant of evidence relating to defense; limitations") 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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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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