Nevada § 51.055 - “Unavailable as a witness” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 51.055 — “Unavailable as a witness” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.055. “Unavailable as a witness” defined
1. A declarant is “unavailable as a witness” if the declarant is: (a) Exempted by ruling of the judge on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning
the subject matter of the declarant’s statement; (b) Persistent in refusing to testify despite an order of the judge to do so; (c) Unable to be present or to testify at the hearing because of death or then existing
physical or mental illness or infirmity; or (d) Absent from the hearing and beyond the jurisdiction of the court to compel appearance
and the proponent of the declarant’s statement has exercised reasonable diligence
but has been unable to procure the declarant’s attendance or to take the declarant’s
deposition. 2. A declarant is not “unavailable as a witness” if the declarant’s exemption, refusal,
inability or absence is due to the procurement or wrongdoing of the proponent of the
declarant’s statement for the purpose of preventing the witness from attending or
testifying.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 51.055
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 51.055 cover?
Section 51.055 ("“Unavailable as a witness” defined") 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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