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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. A law enforcement officer, prosecutor or other employee of a governmental entity shall not, as a condition of investigating an alleged sexual offense, request or require a victim of the alleged sexual offense to take or submit to a polygraphic examination or other similar examination that is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of a person.
2. As used in this section, “sexual offense” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179D.097.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 171.1228. Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-14-procedure-in-criminal-cases/nv-rev-st-171-1228/
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