Nev. Rev. Stat. § 174.061

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 174.061 - Plea bargaining: General requirements; prohibited agreements
1. If a prosecuting attorney enters into an agreement with a defendant in which the defendant agrees to testify against another defendant in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to a lesser charge or for a recommendation of a reduced sentence, the agreement:
(a) Is void if the defendant's testimony is false.
(b) Must be in writing and include a statement that the agreement is void if the defendant's testimony is false.
2. A prosecuting attorney shall not enter into an agreement with a defendant which:
(a) Limits the testimony of the defendant to a predetermined formula.
(b) Is contingent on the testimony of the defendant contributing to a specified conclusion.

NRS 174.061

Added to NRS by 1991, 291; A 1995, 2450; 2003, 1458; 2007, 1406
Added to NRS by 1991, 291; A 1995, 2450; 2003, 1458; 2007, 1406