1. An observer may attend an examination but shall not participate in or disrupt the examination.
2. The observer attending the examination pursuant to subsection 1 may be:
(a) An attorney of an examinee or party producing the examinee; or
(b) A designated representative of the attorney, if:
(1) The attorney of the examinee or party producing the examinee, in writing, authorizes the designated representative to act on behalf of the attorney during the examination; and
(2) The designated representative presents the authorization to the examiner before the commencement of the examination.
3. The observer attending the examination pursuant to subsection 1 may make an audio or stenographic recording of the examination.
4. The observer attending the examination pursuant to subsection 1 may suspend the examination if an examiner:
(a) Becomes abusive towards an examinee; or
(b) Exceeds the scope of the examination, including, without limitation, engaging in unauthorized diagnostics, tests or procedures.
5. An examiner may suspend the examination if the observer attending the examination pursuant to subsection 1 disrupts or attempts to participate in the examination.
6. If the examination is suspended pursuant to subsection 4 or 5, the party ordered to produce the examinee may move for a protective order pursuant to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
7. As used in this section:
(a) "Examination" means a mental or physical examination ordered by a court for the purpose of discovery in a civil action.
(b) "Examinee" means a person who is ordered by a court to submit to an examination.
(c) "Examiner" means a person who is ordered by a court to conduct an examination.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 966)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 52 - Documentary and Other Physical Evidence
NRS 52.015 - Authentication or identification required.
NRS 52.025 - Testimony of witness with knowledge.
NRS 52.035 - Handwriting: Nonexpert opinion.
NRS 52.045 - Handwriting: Comparison by trier or expert witness.
NRS 52.055 - Handwriting: Distinctive characteristics.
NRS 52.065 - Identification by voice.
NRS 52.085 - Public records and reports.
NRS 52.095 - Ancient documents; compilations of data.
NRS 52.105 - Process or system.
NRS 52.115 - Foreign public documents.
NRS 52.125 - Certified copies of public records.
NRS 52.135 - Official publications.
NRS 52.145 - Newspapers; periodicals.
NRS 52.155 - Trade inscriptions, signs, tags and labels.
NRS 52.165 - Acknowledged documents.
NRS 52.175 - Subscribing witness’ testimony unnecessary.
NRS 52.195 - "Duplicate" defined.
NRS 52.205 - "Original" defined.
NRS 52.215 - "Photographs" defined.
NRS 52.225 - "Writings" and "recordings" defined.
NRS 52.235 - Original required.
NRS 52.245 - Admissibility of duplicates.
NRS 52.255 - Admissibility of other evidence of contents.
NRS 52.260 - Record made in course of regularly conducted activity; affidavit required.
NRS 52.285 - Testimony or written admission of party.
NRS 52.295 - Functions of judge and jury.
NRS 52.305 - Marks instead of signatures; witnesses.
NRS 52.315 - Seal unnecessary.
NRS 52.335 - Copies delivered to clerk of court: Custody; maintenance; return.
NRS 52.345 - Notice of delivery to clerk of court.
NRS 52.355 - Order for production of original documents; appearance by custodian.
NRS 52.365 - Use of copies in discovery proceedings.
NRS 52.375 - Fees for subpoenas; admissibility of medical records.
NRS 52.380 - Attendance by observer.
NRS 52.400 - Marijuana: Procedure for destruction of unnecessary quantity seized as evidence.
NRS 52.415 - Authentication of copies.
NRS 52.435 - Order for production of original record; appearance by custodian.
NRS 52.460 - Authentication of copies; form and contents of affidavit.
NRS 52.480 - Order for production of original record; appearance by custodian.
NRS 52.500 - Evidence describing measurements of hazardous waste or hazardous material.