Nevada § 174.519 - Request for preference in setting date for trial where child is victim or witness; court may consider effect on child of delay in commencement of trial
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.519 — Request for preference in setting date for trial where child is victim or witness; court may consider effect on child of delay in commencement of trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 174.519. Request for preference in setting date for trial where child is victim or witness; court may consider effect on child of delay in commencement of trial
If the trial involves acts committed against a child less than 16 years of age or
involving acts witnessed by a child less than 16 years of age, the prosecuting attorney
shall request the court, in its discretion, to give preference in setting a date for
the trial of the defendant. In making a ruling, the court may consider the effect a delay in the commencement
of the trial might have on the mental or emotional health or well-being of the child.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.519
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.519 cover?
Section 174.519 ("Request for preference in setting date for trial where child is victim or witness; court may consider effect on child of delay in commencement of trial") 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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