NRS51.035. “Hearsay” defined.  


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  •   “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; or

          3.  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, 793)