Forensic evidence from sexual assault not to be used for certain purposes relating to survivor. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

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  4. Forensic evidence from sexual assault not to be used for certain purposes relating to survivor. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

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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 survivor.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2844, effective January 1, 2020)


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