.010. (Added to NRS by 2003, 988) NRS 50.570 Hearing to determine whether to allow testimony by alternative method. 1. The presiding officer in a criminal or noncriminal proceeding: (a) May order a hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. (b) For good cause shown, shall order the hearing upon motion of a party, a child witness, or a natural person determined by the presiding officer to have sufficient standing to act on behalf of the child. 2. A hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method must be conducted on the record after reasonable notice to all parties, any nonparty movant, and any other person the presiding officer specifies. The child’s presence is not required at the hearing unless ordered by the presiding officer. In conducting the hearing, the presiding officer is not bound by rules of evidence except the rules of privilege. (Added to NRS by 2003, 988) NRS 50.580 Standards for determining whether child witness may testify by alternative method. 1. In a criminal proceeding, the presiding officer may allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method only in the following situations: (a) The child may testify otherwise than in an open forum in the presence and full view of the finder of fact if the presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child’s ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to testify in the open forum. (b) The child may testify other than face-to-face with the defendant if the presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child’s ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to be confronted face-to-face by the defendant. 2. In a noncriminal proceeding, the presiding officer may allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method if the presiding officer finds by a preponderance of the evidence that allowing the child to testify by an alternative method is necessary to serve the best interests of the child or enable the child to communicate with the finder of fact. In making this finding, the presiding officer shall consider: (a) The nature of the proceeding; (b) The age and maturity of the child; (c) The relationship of the child to the parties in the proceeding; (d) The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer in testifying; and (e) Any other relevant factor. (Added to NRS by 2003, 989) NRS 50.590 Factors for determining whether to permit alternative method. If the presiding officer determines that a standard pursuant to NRS 50.580 has been met, the presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. In making this determination, the presiding officer shall consider: 1. Alternative methods reasonably available; 2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resorting to an alternative method; 3. The nature of the case; 4. The relative rights of the parties; 5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child; 6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and 7. Any other relevant factor. (Added to NRS by 2003, 989) NRS 50.600 Order regarding testimony by alternative method. 1. An order allowing or disallowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method must state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the presiding officer’s determination. 2. An order allowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method must: (a) State the method by which the child is to testify; (b) List any natural person or category of natural person allowed to be in, or required to be excluded from, the presence of the child during the testimony; (c) State any special conditions necessary to facilitate a party’s right to examine or cross-examine the child; (d) State any condition or limitation upon the participation of natural persons present during the testimony of the child; and (e) State any other condition necessary for taking or presenting the testimony. 3. The alternative method ordered by the presiding officer may be no more restrictive of the rights of the parties than is necessary under the circumstances to serve the purposes of the order. (Added to NRS by 2003, 989) NRS 50.610 Right of party to examine child witness. An alternative method ordered by the presiding officer must permit a full and fair opportunity for examination or cross-examination of the child witness by each party. (Added to NRS by 2003, 990) NRS 50.620 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (Added to NRS by 2003, 990) CHAPTER 51 - HEARSAY GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 51.015 Definitions. NRS 51.025 “Declarant” defined. NRS 51.035 “Hearsay” defined. NRS 51.045 “Statement” defined. NRS 51.055 “Unavailable as a witness” defined. NRS 51.065 General rule. NRS 51.067 Hearsay within hearsay. NRS 51.069 Credibility of declarant. EXCEPTIONS Availability of Declarant Immaterial NRS 51.075 General exception; other exceptions illustrative. NRS 51.085 Present sense impressions. NRS 51.095 Excited utterances. NRS 51.105 Then existing mental, emotional or physical condition. NRS 51.115 Statements for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment. NRS 51.125 Recorded recollection. NRS 51.135 Record of regularly conducted activity. NRS 51.145 Absence of entry in records of regularly conducted activity. NRS 51.155 Public records and reports. NRS 51.165 Required reports. NRS 51.175 Absence of public record or entry. NRS 51.185 Records of religious organizations. NRS 51.195 Marriage, baptismal and similar certificates. NRS 51.205 Family records. NRS 51.215 Records of documents affecting interest in property. NRS 51.225 Statement in document affecting interest in property. NRS 51.235 Statements in ancient documents. NRS 51.245 Market reports; commercial publications. NRS 51.255 Learned treatises. NRS 51.265 Reputation concerning personal or family history. NRS 51.275 Reputation concerning boundaries or general history. NRS 51.285 Reputation as to character. NRS 51.295 Judgment of previous conviction. NRS 51.305 Judgment as to boundaries or personal, family or general history. Declarant Unavailable NRS 51.315 General exception; other exceptions illustrative. NRS 51.325 Former testimony. NRS 51.335 Statement under belief of impending death. NRS 51.345 Statement against interest. NRS 51.355 Statement of personal or family history. Statement of Child Describing Sexual Conduct or Physical Abuse NRS 51.385 Admissibility; notice of unavailability or inability of child to testify. _________ GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 51.015 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise require

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