Nevada Revised Statutes 178A.290 – Additional rights of survivor
1. In addition to any other right provided by law, a survivor has the right:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 178A.290
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
(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.