Nevada § 56.020 - Determination of parentage or identity
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 56.020 — Determination of parentage or identity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.020. Determination of parentage or identity
1. Whenever it is relevant in a civil or criminal action to determine the parentage
or identity of any person or corpse, the court, by order, may direct any party to
the action and the person involved in the controversy to submit to one or more tests
to obtain a biological specimen to determine the genetic markers of the specimen,
to be made by qualified persons, under such restrictions and directions as the court
deems proper. 2. Whenever a test is ordered and made, the results of the test may be received in
evidence. The order for the tests also may direct that the testimony of the experts and of
the persons so examined may be taken by deposition. The opinion of any expert concerning results of genetic tests may be weighted in
accordance with evidence, if available, of the statistical probability of the alleged
genetic relationship. The court shall determine how and by whom the costs of the examination must be paid.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 56.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 56.020 cover?
Section 56.020 ("Determination of parentage or identity") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 56.020?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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