# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.055: Methods of proving character

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.055

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.055
- **Heading:** Methods of proving character
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 4 / Chapter 48 / Section 48.055

## Text

1. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry may be made into specific instances of conduct.

2. In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a charge, claim or defense, proof of specific instances of the person’s conduct may be made on direct or cross-examination.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.015 “Relevant evidence” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.025 Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.035 Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion or waste of time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.039 Testimony of witness who previously underwent hypnosis to recall subject matter of testimony](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.039.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.045 Evidence of character inadmissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.045.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.055 Methods of proving character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.059 Habit; routine practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.059.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.061 Effects of domestic violence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.061.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.069 Previous sexual conduct of victim of sexual assault: Procedure for admission of evidence to prove victim's consent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.069.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.071 Exclusion of evidence of address and telephone number of victim of sexual assault](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.071.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.075 Transactions and conversations with or actions of deceased person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.075.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.077 Contents of lawfully intercepted communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.077.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.095 Subsequent remedial measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.095.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.105 Compromise; offers to compromise](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C48_S48.105.md)

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