NRS 484A.7042 Hearing: Courts authorized to conduct; evidence; authority to conduct or receive testimony by telephone, audiovisual means or electronic means.

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1. A hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 484A.7041 must be conducted by a court having jurisdiction of the offense, as specified in NRS 484A.750 , in accordance with the provisions of this section and any rules adopted by the Nevada Supreme Court.

2. At a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 484A.7041 :

(a)The court, the defendant, the attorney for the defendant, if any, and the prosecuting attorney, if any, have the right to subpoena witnesses in accordance with applicable court rules.

(b)Oral evidence may be taken only upon oath or affirmation.

(c)Every party has the right to:

(1)Call and examine witnesses;

(2)Introduce exhibits relevant to the issues of the case;

(3)Cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matters relevant to the issues of the case, even though the matter was not covered in a direct examination;

(4)Impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness to testify; and

(5)Offer rebuttal evidence.

3. A hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 484A.7041 is an informal proceeding. The court:

(a)Shall liberally construe the rules relating to evidence at any such hearing; and

(b)May admit evidence if the court determines that the evidence has probative value to a fact at issue in the case.

4. The court may:

(a)Conduct a hearing by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means.

(b)Permit a party or witness residing outside of the judicial district in which the court is located to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means.