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NRS 50.345

Expert testimony to show victim’s behavior or condition is consistent with behavior or condition of victim of sexual assault

Known as the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act

The act spans §§ 50–50 (64 sections).

Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case Lickey v. State (1992)

Most recently applied in Theil (Brett) Vs. State (February 2021)

(Added to NRS by 1985, 843)

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In any prosecution for sexual assault, expert testimony is not inadmissible to show that the victim’s behavior or mental or physical condition is consistent with the behavior or condition of a victim of sexual assault.

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