Criminal Justice (Courts)

AB 25 revises health care requirements for incarcerated women by narrowing when annual pelvic examinations and mammograms must be provided - only for those over 21 (for pelvic exams) or over 40 (for mammograms), unless a healthcare provider recommends them based on medical history. The bill repeals a program requiring courts to offer regimental discipline as an alternative to incarceration and removes court authority to order it. Additionally, it updates notarization rules for incarcerated people, allowing inmate ID cards or sworn declarations to verify identity for document notarization. These changes directly affect incarcerated women, courts, and correctional facilities in Nevada.

SB 341 restricts when witnesses can testify remotely at preliminary hearings or grand jury proceedings by removing the previous "good cause" exception. It now only allows remote testimony if a witness lives more than 100 miles away or has a medical condition preventing attendance. The bill requires witnesses to sign a sworn declaration before testifying and mandates that prosecutors file this declaration plus a notice explaining the specific reason (distance or medical) with the court 48 hours in advance. These changes apply to cases beginning on or after October 1, 2025, and require remote testimony to be transcribed.