Nevada § 201.070 - Evidence; spouses are competent witnesses

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.070 — Evidence; spouses are competent witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 201.070. Evidence; spouses are competent witnesses

1. No other or greater evidence is required to prove the marriage of the spouses,

or that the defendant is the parent of the child or children, than is required to

prove such facts in a civil action. 2. In no prosecution under NRS 201.015 to 201.080 , inclusive, does any existing statute or rule of law prohibiting the disclosure of

confidential communications between spouses apply, and both spouses are competent

witnesses to testify against each other to any and all relevant matters, including

the fact of the marriage and the parentage of any child or children, but neither may

be compelled to give evidence incriminating himself or herself. 3. Proof of the failure of the defendant to provide for the support of the spouse,

child or children, is prima facie evidence that such failure was knowing.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 201.070

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.070 cover?

Section 201.070 ("Evidence; spouses are competent witnesses") 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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