Nevada § 178.5696 - Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.5696 — Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.5696. Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying
1. A court trying a criminal case shall provide victims and witnesses a secure waiting
area which is not used by the members of the jury or the defendant and the defendant’s
family and friends. 2. A court or law enforcement agency which has custody of any stolen or other personal
property belonging to such a victim or witness shall: (a) Upon the written request of the victim or witness, make available to the victim
or witness a list describing the property held in custody, unless it is shown that
the disclosure of the identity or nature of the property would seriously impede the
investigation of the crime; or (b) Return the property to the victim or witness expeditiously when it is no longer
needed as evidence. 3. The prosecuting attorney shall inform each such witness of the fee to which the
witness is entitled for testifying and how to obtain the fee.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.5696
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.5696 cover?
Section 178.5696 ("Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying") 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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