Nev. Rev. Stat. § 175.282

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 175.282 - Plea bargain: Inspection by jury; instruction of jury; cross-examination of defendant

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 court shall:

1. After excising any portion it deems irrelevant or prejudicial, permit the jury to inspect the agreement;
2. If the defendant who is testifying has not entered a plea or been sentenced pursuant to the agreement, instruct the jury regarding the possible related pressures on the defendant by providing the jury with an appropriate cautionary instruction; and
3. Allow the defense counsel to cross-examine fully the defendant who is testifying concerning the agreement.

NRS 175.282

Added to NRS by 1991, 291; A 1995, 2451; 2003, 1460; 2007, 1410
Added to NRS by 1991, 291; A 1995, 2451; 2003, 1460; 2007, 1410