1. The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence:
(a) To make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth;
(b) To avoid needless consumption of time; and
(c) To protect witnesses from undue harassment or embarrassment.
2. Cross-examination is limited to the subject matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the credibility of the witness, unless the judge in the exercise of discretion permits inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination.
3. Except as provided in subsection 4:
(a) Leading questions may not be used on the direct examination of a witness without the permission of the court.
(b) Leading questions are permitted on cross-examination.
4. Except that the prosecution may not call the accused in a criminal case, a party is entitled to call:
(a) An adverse party; or
(b) A witness identified with an adverse party,
and interrogate by leading questions. The attorney for the adverse party may employ leading questions in cross-examining the party or witness so called only to the extent permissible if the attorney had called that person on direct examination.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 789; A 1979, 24)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 50.015 - General rule of competency.
NRS 50.025 - Lack of personal knowledge.
NRS 50.035 - Oath or affirmation.
NRS 50.053 - Interpreters for person with communications disability: Oath; rights and privileges.
NRS 50.055 - Competency: Judge as witness.
NRS 50.065 - Competency: Juror as witness.
NRS 50.067 - Competency: Receipt of certain care or counseling.
NRS 50.085 - Evidence of character and conduct of witness.
NRS 50.095 - Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.
NRS 50.105 - Religious beliefs or opinions.
NRS 50.115 - Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
NRS 50.125 - Writing used to refresh memory.
NRS 50.135 - Prior statements of witness.
NRS 50.145 - Calling and interrogation of witness by judge.
NRS 50.155 - Exclusion and sequestration of witnesses.
NRS 50.165 - Duty to appear and testify.
NRS 50.185 - Arrest of protected witness void; liability of arresting officer; affidavit of witness.
NRS 50.195 - Penalties for disobedience.
NRS 50.215 - Examination of prisoner as witness; notification of Department of Corrections required.
NRS 50.245 - Cases from municipal court brought before district court.
NRS 50.255 - Attorney not allowed fee as witness.
NRS 50.260 - "Prohibited substance" defined.
NRS 50.265 - Opinions: Lay witnesses.
NRS 50.275 - Testimony by experts.
NRS 50.285 - Opinions: Experts.
NRS 50.295 - Opinions: Ultimate issues.
NRS 50.305 - Disclosure of facts and data underlying expert opinion.
NRS 50.520 - "Alternative method" defined.
NRS 50.530 - "Child witness" defined.
NRS 50.540 - "Criminal proceeding" defined.
NRS 50.550 - "Noncriminal proceeding" defined.
NRS 50.570 - Hearing to determine whether to allow testimony by alternative method.
NRS 50.580 - Standards for determining whether child witness may testify by alternative method.
NRS 50.590 - Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method.
NRS 50.600 - Order regarding testimony by alternative method.
NRS 50.610 - Right of party to examine child witness.