2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 51 - Hearsay
NRS 51.035 - Hearsay defined.


NV Rev Stat § 51.035 (2011) What's This?

Hearsay means a statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted unless:

1. The statement is one made by a witness while testifying at the trial or hearing;

2. The declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is:

(a) Inconsistent with the declarant s testimony;

(b) Consistent with the declarant s testimony and offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the declarant of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive;

(c) One of identification of a person made soon after perceiving the person; or

(d) A transcript of testimony given under oath at a trial or hearing or before a grand jury; or

3. The statement is offered against a party and is:

(a) The party s own statement, in either the party s individual or a representative capacity;

(b) A statement of which the party has manifested adoption or belief in its truth;

(c) A statement by a person authorized by the party to make a statement concerning the subject;

(d) A statement by the party s agent or servant concerning a matter within the scope of the party s agency or employment, made before the termination of the relationship; or

(e) A statement by a coconspirator of a party during the course and in furtherance of the conspiracy.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 793)

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