The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person accused of a crime has the right to a speedy and public trial, and states that:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

In Nevada, as in all states, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the rights of individuals accused of crimes. This includes the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime was committed. Nevada adheres to these constitutional requirements and has established procedures to ensure that these rights are protected. The state's legal system provides mechanisms for a defendant to be informed of the charges against them, to confront and cross-examine witnesses, to subpoena witnesses in their defense, and to have the assistance of an attorney. If a defendant cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed by the court at no cost to the defendant, as per the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. Nevada's statutes and court rules outline specific time frames and conditions under which trials must be commenced to satisfy the 'speedy' trial requirement, and they also detail how juries are to be selected to ensure impartiality.