1. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry may be made into specific instances of conduct.
2. In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a charge, claim or defense, proof of specific instances of the person’s conduct may be made on direct or cross-examination.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 781; A 1979, 25)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 48 - Admissibility Generally
NRS 48.015 - "Relevant evidence" defined.
NRS 48.025 - Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible.
NRS 48.035 - Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion or waste of time.
NRS 48.045 - Evidence of character inadmissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.
NRS 48.055 - Methods of proving character.
NRS 48.059 - Habit; routine practice.
NRS 48.061 - Effects of domestic violence.
NRS 48.071 - Exclusion of evidence of address and telephone number of victim of sexual assault.
NRS 48.075 - Transactions and conversations with or actions of deceased person.
NRS 48.077 - Contents of lawfully intercepted communications.
NRS 48.095 - Subsequent remedial measures.
NRS 48.105 - Compromise; offers to compromise.