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.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2845)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 178A - Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights
NRS 178A.030 - "CODIS" defined.
NRS 178A.040 - "DNA profile" defined.
NRS 178A.050 - "Forensic laboratory" defined.
NRS 178A.060 - "Forensic medical examination" defined.
NRS 178A.070 - "Genetic marker analysis" defined.
NRS 178A.080 - "Law enforcement agency" defined.
NRS 178A.090 - "Law enforcement official" defined.
NRS 178A.100 - "Medical provider" defined.
NRS 178A.110 - "Sexual assault forensic evidence kit" defined.
NRS 178A.120 - "Sexual assault victims’ advocate" defined.
NRS 178A.130 - "State DNA Database" defined.
NRS 178A.140 - "Survivor" defined.
NRS 178A.150 - Legislative findings and declarations.
NRS 178A.160 - When rights attach; rights retained.
NRS 178A.290 - Additional rights of survivor.