Binegar v. Eighth Judicial District Court

OPINION

FACTS

This case involves the constitutionality of Nevada’s reciprocal discovery statute, passed as Assembly Bill 151 (AB 151) and *546codified as amendments to NRS Chapter 174. AB 151 became effective on October 1, 1995. AB 151 added a new section to NRS Chapter 174 which is codified at NRS 174.089 and provides:

A defendant shall:

1. Not later than the date on which both parties appear before the court and announce they are ready for trial or, if such an appearance is not required, not less than 5 judicial days before trial, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written notice…