Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 175.181 - Instruction not to be given relative to failure of defendant to testify1. No instruction shall be given relative to the failure of the person charged with the commission of crime or offense to testify, except, upon the request of the person so charged, the court shall instruct the jury that, in accordance with a right guaranteed by the Constitution, no person can be compelled, in a criminal action, to be a witness against himself or herself.2. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as compelling any such person to testify.Added to NRS by 1967, 1427Added to NRS by 1967, 1427