If the presiding officer determines that a standard pursuant to NRS 50.580 has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. In making this determination, the presiding officer shall consider:
1. Alternative methods reasonably available;
2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resorting to an alternative method;
3. The nature of the case;
4. The relative rights of the parties;
5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;
6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and
7. Any other relevant factor.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 989)
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.