Nevada § 50.065 - Competency: Juror as witness
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.065 — Competency: Juror as witness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.065. Competency: Juror as witness
1. A member of the jury shall not testify as a witness in the trial of the case in
which the member of the jury is sitting as a juror. If the member of the jury is called to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded
an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury. 2. Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment: (a) A juror shall not testify concerning the effect of anything upon the juror’s or
any other juror's mind or emotions as influencing the juror to assent to or dissent
from the verdict or indictment or concerning the juror’s mental processes in connection
therewith. (b) The affidavit or evidence of any statement by a juror indicating an effect of
this kind is inadmissible for any purpose.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 50.065
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.065 cover?
Section 50.065 ("Competency: Juror as witness") 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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