Nevada § 178A.290 - Additional rights of survivor

§ 178A.290. Additional rights of survivor

1. In addition to any other right provided by law, a survivor has the right: (a) In any civil or criminal case related to a sexual assault, to be reasonably protected

from the defendant and persons acting on behalf of the defendant. (b) To be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse. (c) To be treated with fairness and respect for his or her privacy and dignity. (d) To be heard through a victim impact statement at any proceeding involving any

plea, sentencing, postconviction decision or any other proceeding where the rights

of the survivor are at issue. 2. A survivor must not be required to submit to an examination by polygraph as a prerequisite

to filing an accusatory pleading or participating in any part of the criminal justice

system. 3. A court shall make reasonable efforts to provide the survivor and the family, friends

and witnesses of the survivor with a secure waiting area or room that is separate

from: (a) The waiting area of the defendant and the family, friends, witnesses and attorneys

of the defendant; and (b) The office of the prosecutor, if applicable.