“Alternative method” defined
Known as the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act
The act spans §§ 50–50 (64 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case GORDON VS. GEIGER (CHILD CUSTODY) (2017)
Most recently applied in GORDON VS. GEIGER (CHILD CUSTODY) (September 2017)
(Added to NRS by 2003, 988)
“Alternative method” means a method by which a child witness testifies which does not include all of the following:
1. Having the child testify in person in an open forum;
2. Having the child testify in the presence and full view of the finder of fact and presiding officer; and
3. Allowing all of the parties to be present, to participate and to view and be viewed by the child.
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.