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NRS 178A.260

Biological evidence from sexual assault not to be used for any purpose not directly related to investigation or prosecution of sexual assault of survivor

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2844; A 2023, 2517)

A law enforcement agency shall not use any biological evidence obtained from the sexual assault forensic evidence kit of a survivor or any biological evidence secured in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor:

1. To prosecute the survivor for any crime;

2. As a basis to search for further evidence of any criminal offense that may have been committed by the survivor; or

3. For any other purpose that is not directly related to the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.