NRS 422A.285 - Hearing: Evidence.

NV Rev Stat § 422A.285 (2019) (N/A)

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In any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 422A.275:

1. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence must be excluded. Unless it is privileged pursuant to chapter 49 of NRS, evidence, including, without limitation, hearsay, may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonable and prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made. Subject to the requirements of this subsection, if a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be received in written form.

2. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts. Upon request, parties must be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.

3. Each party may call and examine witnesses, introduce exhibits, cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues whether or not the matter was covered in the direct examination, impeach any witness, regardless of which party first called the witness to testify, and rebut the evidence against the party.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10)

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