Nevada Code § 178.5696

Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying
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1. A court trying a criminal case shall
provide victims and witnesses a secure waiting area which is not used by the
members of the jury or the defendant and the defendants family and friends.
2. A court or law enforcement agency which
has custody of any stolen or other personal property belonging to such a victim
or witness shall:
(a) Upon the written request of the victim or
witness, make available to the victim or witness a list describing the property
held in custody, unless it is shown that the disclosure of the identity or
nature of the property would seriously impede the investigation of the crime;
or
(b) Return the property to the victim or witness
expeditiously when it is no longer needed as evidence.
3. The prosecuting attorney shall inform
each such witness of the fee to which the witness is entitled for testifying
and how to obtain the fee.

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