NRS 178A.220 – Right to prompt genetic marker analysis; transport of sexual assault forensic evidence kit; preservation, storage and retention of biological evidence; right to information regarding timeline of genetic marker analysis.
1. A survivor has the right to prompt genetic marker analysis of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit pursuant to NRS 200.3786. 2. A sexual assault forensic evidence kit must be transported to a forensic laboratory and analyzed pursuant to NRS 200.3786, unless the survivor requests in writing at any time before such analysis, for […]
NRS 178A.230 – Right to be informed of results of genetic marker analysis and DNA profile upon request.
Upon the request of a survivor, he or she has the right to be informed of: 1. The results of the genetic marker analysis of the sexual assault forensic evidence kit of the survivor; 2. Whether the analysis yielded a DNA profile; and 3. Whether the analysis yielded the DNA profile of the defendant or […]
NRS 178A.240 – Failure of law enforcement agency to comply with requirements relating to sexual assault forensic evidence kit does not alter authority of law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory to take actions relating to such evidence.
The failure of a law enforcement agency to take possession of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit pursuant to the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, or the failure of the law enforcement agency to submit such evidence for genetic marker analysis within the timeline prescribed pursuant to the Bill of Rights, does not alter: […]
NRS 178A.250 – Failure of entity to comply with Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights does not give standing to defendant or accused person to challenge conviction or sentence or constitute grounds for challenge.
1. A defendant or person accused or convicted of a crime against a survivor does not have standing to seek to have his or her conviction or sentence set aside for any failure by a law enforcement agency, forensic laboratory or other relevant entity to comply with the timing requirements of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ […]
NRS 178A.260 – Forensic evidence from sexual assault not to be used for certain purposes relating to survivor.
Forensic evidence from a sexual assault may not be used: 1. To prosecute a survivor for any: (a) Misdemeanor; or (b) Offense related to a controlled substance. 2. As a basis to search for further evidence of any unrelated misdemeanor or any offense related to a controlled substance that may have been committed by the […]
NRS 178A.170 – Right to consult with sexual assault victims’ advocate; right to designate attendant to provide support; attendant may be excluded under certain circumstances.
1. A survivor has the right to consult with a sexual assault victims’ advocate during: (a) Any forensic medical examination; and (b) Any interview by a law enforcement official or prosecutor. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a survivor has the right to designate an attendant to provide support during: (a) Any forensic […]
NRS 178A.180 – Survivor retains rights to consult with sexual assault victims’ advocate and to designate attendant even if such rights were previously waived; waiver of rights not admissible.
1. A survivor retains the rights pursuant to NRS 178A.170 even if the survivor has waived such rights during a previous examination or interview. 2. Except with the consent of the survivor, the fact that the survivor waived the right to consult with a sexual assault victims’ advocate pursuant to NRS 178A.170 is not admissible […]
NRS 178A.070 – “Genetic marker analysis” defined.
“Genetic marker analysis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09118. (Added to NRS by 2019, 1908, 2841)
NRS 178A.080 – “Law enforcement agency” defined.
“Law enforcement agency” means any agency, office or bureau of this State or a political subdivision of this State, the primary duty of which is to enforce the law. (Added to NRS by 2019, 1908, 2841)
NRS 178A.090 – “Law enforcement official” defined.
1. “Law enforcement official” means: (a) Any person employed by a law enforcement agency; or (b) Any person employed by a public school, private school or institution of higher education whose primary duty is to enforce the law. 2. For purposes of this section: (a) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning ascribed to it […]