Biological evidence from sexual assault not to be used for any purpose not directly related to investigation or prosecution of sexual assault of survivor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178A.260
in effectA law enforcement agency shall not use any biological evidence obtained from the sexual assault forensic evidence kit of a survivor or any biological evidence secured in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor:
1. To prosecute the survivor for any crime;
2. As a basis to search for further evidence of any criminal offense that may have been committed by the survivor; or
3. For any other purpose that is not directly related to the investigation or prosecution of the alleged sexual assault of the survivor.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-178A.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026