Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 51.035 - "Hearsay" defined "Hearsay" means a statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted unless:
1. The statement is one made by a witness while testifying at the trial or hearing;2. The declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is:(a) Inconsistent with the declarant's testimony;(b) Consistent with the declarant's testimony and offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the declarant of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive;(c) One of identification of a person made soon after perceiving the person; or(d) A transcript of testimony given under oath at a trial or hearing or before a grand jury; or3. The statement is offered against a party and is:(a) The party's own statement, in either the party's individual or a representative capacity;(b) A statement of which the party has manifested adoption or belief in its truth;(c) A statement by a person authorized by the party to make a statement concerning the subject;(d) A statement by the party's agent or servant concerning a matter within the scope of the party's agency or employment, made before the termination of the relationship; or(e) A statement by a coconspirator of a party during the course and in furtherance of the conspiracy.Added to NRS by 1971, 793Added to NRS by 1971, 793