Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 50 - Witnesses
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) – Chapter 50: Witnesses
This chapter provides the regulatory framework for matters related to witnesses in the state of Nevada. It supplements the statutes found in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 50, which governs witnesses, expert testimony, and interpreters in judicial proceedings.
Overview of NAC Chapter 50: Witnesses
As of the most recent available version, NAC Chapter 50 is quite limited in scope. In fact, it contains only one section, which pertains specifically to interpreters:
NAC 50.010 – Compensation of interpreters for persons with disabilities
Authority: NRS 50.050
Summary:
This regulation allows the court to compensate interpreters who assist persons with disabilities, such as the hearing-impaired or speech-impaired, during judicial proceedings.
Details:
The compensation is paid from money available for that purpose, often through county or court resources.
This applies to criminal and civil matters, ensuring access to justice for individuals requiring interpretation services.
Related Statutory Context:
While NAC Chapter 50 is narrow, its parent statute NRS Chapter 50 includes more comprehensive rules on:
Who may testify as a witness
Expert witness standards
Privileges (e.g., spousal or physician-patient)
Use of interpreters and their qualifications
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