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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.098 - Designation of human trafficking specialist; directory of services for victims of human trafficking; statewide plan; State of Nevada Human Trafficking Coalition; review of plan.

1. The Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department shall:
(a) Designate a human trafficking specialist who works for the program for compensation for victims of crime established pursuant to NRS 217.020 to 217.270, inclusive;
(b) Ensure that a directory of services for victims of human trafficking is publicly accessible on the Internet; and
(c) In cooperation with the Attorney General and any other state agency, federal agency, public or private entity or other stakeholder the Administrator deems appropriate:
(1) Develop a statewide plan for the delivery of services to victims of human trafficking; and
(2) Form the State of Nevada Human Trafficking Coalition, a statewide coalition consisting of interested parties and stakeholders to assist the human trafficking specialist designated pursuant to paragraph (a) in:
(I) Carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this section; and
(II) Maximizing resources for local human trafficking task forces.
2. The plan developed pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 may provide for:
(a) The identification of victims of human trafficking;
(b) Assistance to victims of human trafficking with applying for governmental benefits and services to which they may be entitled;
(c) Resources for victims of human trafficking, including, without limitation, medical, psychological, housing, education, job training, child care, victims’ compensation, legal and other services;
(d) Developing strategies to increase awareness about human trafficking and the services available to victims of human trafficking among state and local agencies that provide social services, public and private agencies that may provide services to victims of human trafficking and the public;
(e) The establishment and maintenance of community-based services for victims of human trafficking; and
(f) Assistance to victims of human trafficking with family reunification or to return to their place of origin, if the victim so desires.
3. The Administrator shall periodically review the statewide plan developed pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 and its implementation to determine whether the plan and its implementation comply with the provisions of this section.
4. As used in this section, "victim of human trafficking" means a person against whom a violation of any provision of NRS 200.463 to 200.465, inclusive, 200.467, 200.468, 201.300 or 201.320, or 18 U.S.C. §§ 1589, 1590 or 1591 has been committed.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 835)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.100 - Application for compensation; limitation on time for submitting application; order for payment; medical reports.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, any person eligible for compensation under the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, may apply to the Director for such compensation not later than 24 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed or, for a person who is a victim of sex trafficking or facilitating sex trafficking, not later than 60 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed, unless waived by the Director or a person designated by the Director for good cause shown, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense that was reported to the police within 5 days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within 5 days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
2. An order for the payment of compensation must not be made unless the application is made within the time set forth in subsection 1.
3. Where the person entitled to make application is:
(a) A minor, the application may be made on his or her behalf by a parent or guardian.
(b) Mentally incapacitated, the application may be made on his or her behalf by a parent, guardian or other person authorized to administer his or her estate.
4. The applicant must submit with his or her application the reports, if reasonably available, from all physicians who, at the time of or subsequent to the victim’s injury or death, treated or examined the victim in relation to the injury for which compensation is claimed.
5. The limitations upon payment of compensation established in subsection 1 do not apply to a minor who is sexually abused or who is involved in the production of pornography. Such a minor must apply for compensation before reaching 21 years of age.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Facilitating sex trafficking" means a violation of NRS 201.301.
(b) "Sex trafficking" means a violation of subsection 2 of NRS 201.300.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1151; A 1975, 1292; 1977, 958; 1981, 1668; 2017, 128; 2019, 4147, 4150; 2023, 2687)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.102 - Circumstances under which victim of crime may apply for compensation.

1. A resident who is a victim of a crime that occurred in a state other than the State of Nevada may apply to the Director for compensation if:
(a) The state in which the crime occurred does not have a program for compensating victims of crime for their injuries; or
(b) The resident is ineligible to receive compensation under the program of the other state.
2. A victim of a crime that occurred in this State who is not a resident of this State may apply to the Director for compensation in the same manner as a resident of this State.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 192; A 2017, 128, 2770)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.105 - Confidentiality of information.

Any information which a compensation officer obtains in the investigation of a claim for compensation pursuant to NRS 217.090 or which is submitted pursuant to NRS 217.100 is confidential and must not be disclosed except:
1. Upon the request of the applicant or the applicant’s attorney;
2. In the necessary administration of this chapter; or
3. Upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction,
unless the disclosure is otherwise prohibited by law.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1509; A 1991, 765)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.112 - Hearing before hearing officer: Request by applicant; failure to request hearing excused under certain circumstances; notice of change of address.

1. An applicant who is subject to the provisions of this chapter may request a hearing before a hearing officer on any matter within the hearing officer’s authority. The compensation officer shall provide with his or her decision the necessary information for requesting such a hearing.
2. An applicant aggrieved by a compensation officer’s decision may appeal the decision by filing a request for a hearing before a hearing officer. Such a request must be filed within 15 days after the decision was mailed by the Director or compensation officer.
3. Failure to file a request for a hearing within the period specified in subsection 2 may be excused if the applicant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant did not receive the notice of the decision and the information necessary to request a hearing.
4. The applicant shall notify the compensation officer and the hearing officer in writing of a change of address within a reasonable time after that change.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 763; A 2017, 128)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.115 - Waiver of times specified.

The limitations of time in NRS 217.110 and 217.113 may be waived by the applicant or, upon good cause shown, by the hearing officer or appeals officer.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1666; A 1985, 2101)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.117 - Appeal of decision of hearing officer or appeals officer; powers and duties of appeals officer.

1. The applicant or the Director may, within 15 days after the hearing officer renders a decision, appeal the decision to an appeals officer. The appeals officer may hold a hearing or render a decision without a hearing. If the appeals officer holds a hearing, the appeals officer must give notice to the applicant, hold the hearing within 30 days after the notice, and render a decision in the case within 15 days after the hearing. The appeals officer shall render a decision in each case within 30 days after receiving the appeal and the record if a hearing is not held. The appeals officer may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the hearing officer.
2. The appeals officer has the same powers as are vested in the hearing officer pursuant to NRS 217.113.
3. The applicant or the Director may, within 15 days after the appeals officer renders a decision, appeal the decision in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 217.130.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1666; A 1985, 2101; 1991, 767; 2017, 129; 2019, 4148)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.120 - Proof of conviction conclusive evidence of commission of offense.

If any person has been convicted of any offense with respect to an act on which a claim under NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, is based, proof of that conviction is conclusive evidence that the offense has been committed, unless an appeal or any proceeding with regard thereto is pending.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1152; A 1975, 1293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.130 - State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime to include certain rules and regulations; process for adopting and revising rules and regulations; time for objecting to rule or regulation.

1. The State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime adopted pursuant to NRS 217.094 must carry out the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, and must include, without limitation, rules and regulations:
(a) Establishing the eligibility requirements for receiving compensation under the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, in accordance with state and federal law.
(b) Prescribing the procedures to be followed in the filing of applications and proceedings under NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, and for such other matters as the Director deems appropriate.
(c) Providing for administrative hearings to address appeals of the decisions of appeals officers pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 217.117.
2. Before adopting, amending or repealing any rule or regulation contained in the State Plan, the Department must give at least 30 days’ notice of the intended action.
3. The notice of intent to act upon a rule or regulation must:
(a) Include a statement of the need for and purpose of the proposed rule or regulation, and either the terms or substance of the proposed rule or regulation or a description of the subjects and issues involved, and of the time when, the place where and the manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon.
(b) Include a statement identifying the entities that may be financially affected by the proposed rule or regulation and the potential financial impact, if any, upon a local government.
(c) State each address at which the text of the proposed rule or regulation may be inspected and copied.
(d) Be mailed to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list, which must be kept by the Department for that purpose.
4. All interested persons must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views or arguments upon a proposed rule or regulation, orally or in writing. The Department shall consider fully all oral and written submissions relating to the proposed rule or regulation.
5. The Department shall keep, retain and make available for public inspection written minutes and an audio recording or transcript of each public hearing held pursuant to this section in the manner provided in NRS 241.035. A copy of the minutes or audio recordings must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge pursuant to NRS 241.035.
6. An objection to any rule or regulation on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this section may not be made more than 2 years after the effective date of the rule or regulation.
7. The Department shall submit a copy of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this section to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Interim Finance Committee.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1152; A 1975, 1293; 2017, 129; 2019, 4148)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.140 - Attorney’s fees.

1. The hearing officer may, as part of any order entered pursuant to the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, allow reasonable attorney’s fees, but these fees may not exceed 10 percent of the award.
2. It is unlawful for any attorney to ask for, contract for or receive any larger sum than the amount so allowed.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1152; A 1975, 1293; 1981, 1669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.150 - Standards for compensation.

The Director shall, so far as practicable, formulate standards for the uniform application of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, by the compensation officers in the determination of the amount of any compensation payable pursuant to NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive. The standards must take into consideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this state and of the United States.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1152; A 1975, 1293; 1981, 1669; 1991, 767; 2017, 129; 2019, 4149)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.160 - Persons who may be awarded compensation.

1. The compensation officer may order the payment of compensation:
(a) To or for the benefit of the victim.
(b) If the victim has suffered personal injury, to any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of the injury.
(c) If the victim dies, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the dependents of the victim.
(d) To a minor who is a member of the household or immediate family of a victim of a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 who needs an assessment, a psychological evaluation or psychological counseling for emotional trauma suffered by the minor as a result of the battery.
(e) To a member of the victim’s household or immediate family for psychological counseling for emotional trauma suffered by the member as a result of the crime of murder as defined in NRS 200.010.
(f) To a county in whose jurisdiction a sexual assault was committed for the reimbursement of costs associated with a forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault that are paid by the county pursuant to NRS 217.300. A county may be reimbursed pursuant to this paragraph in an amount equal to the cost of 10 forensic medical examinations or $10,000, whichever is less, each fiscal year.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Battery" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.481.
(b) "Forensic medical examination" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 217.300.
(c) "Household" means an association of persons who live in the same home or dwelling and who:
(1) Have significant personal ties to the victim; or
(2) Are related by blood, adoption or marriage, within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity.
(d) "Immediate family" means persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage, within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity.
(e) "Victim of sexual assault" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 217.280.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1153; A 1981, 1670; 1989, 1510; 1991, 128, 768; 2001, 2487; 2017, 2890)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.170 - Suspension of proceedings.

Upon application made by an appropriate prosecuting authority, the compensation officer, hearing officer or appeals officer may suspend any proceedings being conducted pursuant to NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, for such period as the officer deems appropriate on the ground that a prosecution for an offense arising from the act or omission to act on which the claim for compensation is based has been commenced or is imminent.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1153; A 1975, 1293; 1981, 1670; 1991, 768; 2019, 4149)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.180 - Order for compensation: Considerations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, in determining whether to make an order for compensation, the compensation officer shall award compensation unless the injury or death of the victim was substantially attributable to a wrongful act of the victim or substantially provoked by the victim.
2. If the case involves a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, facilitating sex trafficking or sex trafficking, the compensation officer shall not consider the wrongful act, provocation or any other behavior of the victim that directly or indirectly contributed to the injury or death of the victim.
3. If the applicant has received or is likely to receive an amount on account of the applicant’s injury or the death of another from:
(a) The person who committed the crime that caused the victim’s injury or from anyone paying on behalf of the offender;
(b) Insurance;
(c) The employer of the victim; or
(d) Another private or public source or program of assistance,
the applicant shall report the amount received or that the applicant is likely to receive to the compensation officer. Any of those sources that are obligated to pay an amount after the award of compensation shall pay the Department the amount of compensation that has been paid to the applicant and pay the remainder of the amount due to the applicant. The compensation officer shall deduct the amounts that the applicant has received or is likely to receive from those sources from the applicant’s total expenses.
4. An order for compensation may be made whether or not a person is prosecuted or convicted of an offense arising from the act on which the claim for compensation is based.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Domestic violence" means an act described in NRS 33.018.
(b) "Facilitating sex trafficking" means a violation of NRS 201.301.
(c) "Public source or program of assistance" means:
(1) Public assistance, as defined in NRS 422A.065;
(2) Social services provided by a social service agency, as defined in NRS 430A.080; or
(3) Other assistance provided by a public entity.
(d) "Sex trafficking" means a violation of subsection 2 of NRS 201.300.
(e) "Sexual assault" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.366.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1153; A 1981, 1670; 1985, 2102; 1991, 768; 1997, 788; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 49; 2009, 522; 2013, 1315, 2436; 2019, 1823, 4149)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.200 - Payment of compensation for expenses and losses; certificate for meritorious citizen’s service.

1. The compensation officer may order the payment of compensation and the award of a Governor’s certificate for meritorious citizen’s service to a victim for:
(a) Medical expenses, expenses for psychological counseling and nonmedical remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a religious method of healing that are actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim;
(b) Loss of earnings or support that is reasonably incurred as a result of the total or partial incapacity of the victim for not longer than 52 weeks;
(c) Pecuniary loss to the dependents of a deceased victim;
(d) Funeral expenses that are actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the death of the victim; and
(e) Another loss which results from the personal injury or death of the victim and which the compensation officer determines to be reasonable.
2. The compensation officer may order the payment of compensation for a person who pays the funeral expenses of a victim.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1153; A 1975, 1790; 1981, 1670; 1983, 818, 1958; 1985, 2102; 1987, 497; 1991, 769; 1995, 2220; 1997, 114, 920; 2001, 384; 2009, 1508; 2015, 2434)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.220 - Award of compensation prohibited under certain circumstances; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, compensation must not be awarded if the victim:
(a) Was injured or killed as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane unless the vehicle, boat or airplane was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to harm the victim or unless the driver of the vehicle injured a pedestrian, violated any of the provisions of NRS 484C.110 or the use of the vehicle was punishable pursuant to NRS 484C.430 or 484C.440;
(b) Was a coconspirator, codefendant, accomplice or adult passenger of the offender whose crime caused the victim’s injuries;
(c) Was injured or killed while serving a sentence of imprisonment in a prison or jail;
(d) Was injured or killed while living in a facility for the commitment or detention of children who are adjudicated delinquent pursuant to title 5 of NRS; or
(e) Fails to cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Such cooperation does not require prosecution of the offender.
2. Paragraph (a) of subsection 1 does not apply to a minor who was physically injured or killed while being a passenger in the vehicle of an offender who violated NRS 484C.110 or is punishable pursuant to NRS 484C.430 or 484C.440.
3. A victim who is a relative of the offender or who, at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim, was living with the offender in a continuing relationship may be awarded compensation if the offender would not profit by the compensation of the victim.
4. The compensation officer may deny an award if the compensation officer determines that the applicant will not suffer serious financial hardship. In determining whether an applicant will suffer serious financial hardship, the compensation officer shall not consider:
(a) The value of the victim’s dwelling;
(b) The value of one motor vehicle owned by the victim; or
(c) The savings and investments of the victim up to an amount equal to the victim’s annual salary.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1153; A 1975, 1294, 1790; 1981, 1671; 1983, 818; 1985, 2103; 1987, 2270; 1991, 770; 1995, 953, 2220; 1997, 193, 605, 789; 1999, 117; 2003, 1127; 2005, 168; 2017, 2770)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.240 - Recovery by applicant: Subrogation; duty of notice and payment.

An applicant who accepts an award does so under the following conditions:
1. The State of Nevada is immediately subrogated in the amount of the award to any right of action or recovery the applicant may have against any party, and that right of subrogation may be diminished for attorney’s fees and other costs of litigation in obtaining a recovery from another source; and
2. If recovery from any source is obtained for damages caused by the crime, the applicant shall promptly notify the Director of the source and amount of that recovery, and shall promptly pay to the Department the lesser of the amount of the award made pursuant to this chapter or the amount recovered less attorney’s fees and costs. The duty of notice and payment pursuant to this subsection continues until the amount of the award has been repaid to the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1154; A 1975, 1294; 1981, 1671; 1989, 1732; 1991, 770; 2017, 130; 2019, 4150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.245 - Acceptance of payment from Department for certain services provided to victim constitutes payment in full.

Notwithstanding another provision of law, if a person who provides a service to a victim for which compensation is ordered pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 217.200 accepts payment from the Department for such a service, the person shall be deemed to have agreed to the condition that:
1. Such payment by the Department constitutes payment in full for the service provided; and
2. The person may not collect or attempt to collect further payment from the victim or person on whose behalf the payment is made by the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 787; A 2019, 4151)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.250 - Reports.

The Department shall prepare and transmit biennially to the Legislature a report of its activities, including:
1. The amount of compensation awarded;
2. The number of applicants;
3. The number of applicants who were denied compensation; and
4. The average length of time taken to award compensation, from the date of receipt of the application to the date of the payment of compensation.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1154; A 1971, 156; 1975, 1294; 1981, 1672; 1991, 771; 2017, 130)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.260 - Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime.

1. Money for payment of compensation as ordered by the Department and for payment of salaries and other expenses incurred by the Department pursuant to NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, must be paid from the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime, which is hereby created. Money in the Fund must be disbursed by the Department in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid and in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 217.130. Such rules and regulations must include, without limitation, the requirements that:
(a) Claims be categorized as to their priority; and
(b) Claims categorized as the highest priority be paid, in whole or in part, before other claims.
2. The Department shall prepare quarterly estimates of:
(a) The revenue in the Fund which is available for the payment of compensation; and
(b) The anticipated expenses for the next quarter.
3. Money deposited in the Fund which is recovered from a forfeiture of assets pursuant to NRS 200.760 and the interest and income earned on that money must be used for the counseling and medical treatment of victims of crimes committed in violation of NRS 200.366, 200.710, 200.720, 200.725, 200.730 or 201.230.
4. The interest and income earned on the money in the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Fund.
5. Any money remaining in the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime at the end of each fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund and must be carried over into the next fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1154; A 1977, 328; 1981, 1341, 1672; 1983, 819, 1136, 1959; 1985, 639, 2104, 2106; 1987, 2271; 1989, 246; 1991, 771; 1995, 954; 2011, 269, 926; 2017, 130; 2019, 4151)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.270 - Unlawful acts; penalty.

Any person who knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets any person to obtain, by means of a willfully false statement or representation or other fraudulent device, assistance to which the person is not entitled, or assistance greater than that to which the person is entitled pursuant to NRS 217.010 to 217.260, inclusive, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1788; A 1981, 1672)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.280 - "Victim of sexual assault" defined.

As used in NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive, "victim of sexual assault" means a person who has been sexually assaulted as defined by NRS 200.366 or a person upon whom a sexual assault has been attempted.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1987, 498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.290 - County to provide for counseling and medical treatment of victims.

The board of county commissioners of each county shall provide by ordinance for the counseling and medical treatment of victims of sexual assault in accordance with the provisions of NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1979, 586)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.300 - Payment of cost of initial medical care of victim; payment of costs incurred by hospital for forensic medical examination of victim.

1. The county in whose jurisdiction a sexual assault is committed shall:
(a) Pay any costs incurred for medical care for any physical injuries resulting from the sexual assault which is provided to the victim not later than 72 hours after the victim first arrives for treatment.
(b) Pay any costs incurred by a hospital for the forensic medical examination of the victim.
2. Any costs incurred pursuant to subsection 1:
(a) Must not be charged directly to the victim of sexual assault.
(b) Must be charged to the county in whose jurisdiction the offense was committed.
3. The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must not be a prerequisite to qualify for a forensic medical examination pursuant to this section.
4. The costs associated with a forensic medical examination must not be included in the costs for medical treatment pursuant to NRS 217.310.
5. As used in this section, "forensic medical examination" means an examination by a health care provider to obtain evidence from a victim of sexual assault.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1985, 2105; 2013, 486)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.310 - Application for medical and psychological treatment of victim and spouse; companionship during counseling; prerequisite to approval; certain costs of treatment for victim of sexual assault or other eligible person to be charged to county.

1. If any victim of sexual assault requires medical treatment for physical injuries as a result of the sexual assault, in addition to any initial emergency medical care provided, or if any victim or spouse of such a victim suffers emotional trauma as a result of the sexual assault, the victim or spouse may, upon submitting an affidavit as required by subsection 2, apply to the board of county commissioners in the county where the sexual assault occurred for treatment at county expense.
2. The board shall approve an application for treatment upon receiving an affidavit from the applicant declaring that:
(a) The applicant is a victim of sexual assault or spouse of such a victim;
(b) The sexual assault occurred in the county; and
(c) The victim requires medical treatment for physical injuries, or the victim or spouse has suffered emotional trauma, as a result of the sexual assault.
3. A victim who has suffered emotional trauma may select a relative or close friend to receive counseling with the victim if the counselor agrees that such companionship will be helpful to the victim. If the victim’s application for treatment is approved, counseling for the relative or friend must also be approved.
4. A victim must file a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency or submit to a forensic medical examination pursuant to NRS 217.300 as a prerequisite for the victim or any other person eligible to qualify for treatment under the provisions of this section.
5. Whenever costs are incurred by a hospital for treatment which has been approved by the board of county commissioners pursuant to this section for the victim of a sexual assault and any other person eligible for treatment, the costs of the treatment, not to exceed $1,000, must be charged to the county which authorized the treatment. Any remainder must be handled the same as other hospital costs.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1979, 586; 1985, 2105; 2013, 486)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.320 - Availability of medical and psychological treatment; limitation of cost.

1. Upon approval by the board of county commissioners as provided in NRS 217.310, medical treatment for the victim’s physical injuries or treatment in the form of psychological, psychiatric and marital counseling for the victim, the victim’s spouse and any other eligible person must be made available at a county hospital or other facility with which the board may contract for the purpose of providing such treatment.
2. Any costs for treatment provided pursuant to this section, not exceeding $1,000, shall be paid by the county which authorized the treatment.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1634; 1979, 587; 1985, 2106)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.330 - Certification by person providing counseling or psychological treatment required.

1. The board of county commissioners shall require the psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor treating a victim of sexual assault or the victim’s spouse for emotional trauma suffered as a result of the sexual assault to certify from time to time that the counseling relates to the sexual assault and that the victim or spouse still suffers from the effects of the emotional trauma which resulted from the sexual assault.
2. If the person providing the treatment fails to make the certification upon request by the board, the board may order the treatment terminated.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1634; 1979, 587)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.340 - Limitations on time for treatment.

No order for treatment pursuant to NRS 217.310 and 217.320 may be made by the board of county commissioners unless:
1. The application for treatment is made within 60 days after the date of the sexual assault; or
2. The sexual assault was reported to the police within 3 days after its occurrence, or if the offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within 3 days after the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1292; A 1977, 1634; 1985, 2106)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.350 - Regulations prescribing procedures.

In the performance of its functions under NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive, the board of county commissioners may adopt, rescind and amend regulations prescribing the procedures to be followed in the filing of applications and for such other matters as the board deems appropriate.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1292)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.400 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 217.400 to 217.475, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Dating relationship" means frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affectional or sexual involvement. The term does not include a casual relationship or an ordinary association between persons in a business or social context.
2. "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.
3. "Domestic violence" means:
(a) The attempt to cause or the causing of bodily injury to a family or household member or the placing of the member in fear of imminent physical harm by threat of force.
(b) Any of the following acts committed by a person against a family or household member, a person with whom he or she had or is having a dating relationship or with whom he or she has a child in common, or upon his or her minor child or a minor child of that person:
(1) A battery.
(2) An assault.
(3) Compelling the other by force or threat of force to perform an act from which he or she has the right to refrain or to refrain from an act which he or she has the right to perform.
(4) A sexual assault.
(5) A knowing, purposeful or reckless course of conduct intended to harass the other. Such conduct may include, without limitation:
(I) Stalking.
(II) Arson.
(III) Trespassing.
(IV) Larceny.
(V) Destruction of private property.
(VI) Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
(6) False imprisonment.
(7) Unlawful entry of the other’s residence, or forcible entry against the other’s will if there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of harm to the other from the entry.
4. "Family or household member" means a spouse, a former spouse, a parent or other adult person who is related by blood or marriage or is or was actually residing with the person committing the act of domestic violence.
5. "Participant" means an adult, child or incapacitated person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive.
6. "Victim of domestic violence" includes the dependent children of the victim.
7. "Victim of human trafficking" means a person who is a victim of:
(a) Involuntary servitude as set forth in NRS 200.463 or 200.464.
(b) A violation of any provision of NRS 200.465.
(c) Trafficking in persons in violation of any provision of NRS 200.467 or 200.468.
(d) Sex trafficking in violation of any provision of NRS 201.300.
(e) A violation of NRS 201.320 or 201.395.
8. "Victim of sexual assault" and "victim of sexual violence" mean a person who has been sexually assaulted as defined in NRS 200.366 or a person upon whom a sexual assault has been attempted.
9. "Victim of stalking" means a person who is a victim of the crime of stalking or aggravated stalking as set forth in NRS 200.575.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 379; A 1983, 909; 1993, 551; 1995, 904; 1997, 1330, 1818, 3363; 1999, 669; 2001, 692; 2005, 95; 2013, 2437; 2019, 2636; 2021, 3254; 2023, 2909)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.405 - Payment of costs incurred by hospital for strangulation forensic medical examination.

1. The county in whose jurisdiction a domestic violence battery by strangulation is committed shall pay any costs incurred by a hospital for a strangulation forensic medical examination of the victim.
2. Any costs incurred pursuant to subsection 1:
(a) Must not be charged directly to the victim.
(b) Must be charged to the county in whose jurisdiction the offense was committed.
3. A county which pays costs related to a strangulation forensic medical examination pursuant to subsection 1 may, to the extent that money is available for that purpose from legislative appropriation, receive reimbursement from the State.
4. The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must not be a prerequisite to qualify for a strangulation forensic medical examination pursuant to this section.
5. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of evidence obtained from a strangulation forensic medical examination during the investigation or prosecution of a person for domestic violence battery by strangulation.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Domestic violence battery by strangulation" means a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 that is committed by strangulation as described in NRS 200.481.
(b) "Strangulation forensic medical examination" means an examination conducted by a health care provider for the purpose of assessing the health care needs of a victim of a domestic violence battery by strangulation and coordinating the treatment of any injuries of the victim.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2908)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.420 - Grants from Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence: Eligibility.

To be eligible for a grant from the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence, an applicant must:
1. Be a nonprofit corporation, incorporated or qualified in this state.
2. Be governed by a board of trustees which reflects the racial, ethnic, economic and social composition of the county to be served and includes at least one trustee who has been a victim of domestic or sexual violence.
3. Receive at least 15 percent of its money from sources other than the Federal Government, the State, any local government or other public body or their instrumentalities. Any goods or services which are contributed to the organization may be assigned their reasonable monetary value for the purpose of complying with the requirement of this subsection.
4. Provide its services:
(a) Exclusively for victims of domestic or sexual violence and only within this state if located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more; or
(b) Primarily for victims of domestic or sexual violence and only within this state if located in a county whose population is less than 100,000.
5. Require its employees and volunteer assistants to maintain the confidentiality of any information which would identify persons receiving the services.
6. Provide its services without any discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ancestry.
7. Be able to provide:
(a) Except in counties whose population is less than 100,000 or if the organization provides services exclusively to victims of sexual violence, shelter to victims on any day, at any hour.
(b) A telephone service capable of receiving emergency calls on any day, at any hour.
(c) Except in counties whose population is less than 100,000 or if the organization provides services exclusively to victims of sexual violence, facilities where food can be stored and prepared.
(d) Counseling, or make referrals for counseling, for victims, partners of victims and family members of victims.
(e) Assistance to victims in obtaining legal, medical, psychological or vocational help.
(f) Education and training, including prevention programs, for members of the community on matters which relate to domestic and sexual violence.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 380; A 1983, 909; 1999, 118; 2017, 1067; 2021, 131, 3255)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.440 - Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence: Creation; administration; application for grant.

1. An Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Administrator of the Division.
2. Any nonprofit organization in the State which is able to meet the requirements specified in NRS 217.420 may apply for a grant from the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence.
3. An application for a grant must be received by the Division before April 1 preceding the fiscal year for which the grant is sought.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 381; A 1983, 910; 2021, 132, 3256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.445 - Expenditure of grant must be approved by Division.

No organization in a county whose population is less than 100,000 which receives a grant from the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence may expend that money until its budget for using the money is approved by the Division.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 909)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.450 - Procedure for award of grants; formula.

1. The Commission on Behavioral Health shall advise the Administrator of the Division concerning the award of grants from the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence.
2. The Administrator of the Division shall give priority to those applications for grants from the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence submitted by organizations which offer the broadest range of services for the least cost within one or more counties. The Administrator shall not approve the use of money from a grant to acquire any buildings.
3. The Administrator of the Division shall award grants to not more than:
(a) One applicant to provide services for victims of domestic violence and one applicant to provide services for victims of sexual violence in counties whose population is less than 100,000; and
(b) Two applicants to provide services for victims of domestic violence and two applicants to provide services for victims of sexual violence in counties whose population is 100,000 or more.
4. The Administrator of the Division has the final authority to approve or deny an application for a grant. The Administrator shall notify each applicant in writing of the action taken on its application within 45 days after the deadline for filing the application.
5. In determining the amount of money to be allocated for grants, the Administrator of the Division shall use the following formula:
(a) A basic allocation of $7,000 must be made for each county whose population is less than 100,000. For counties whose population is 100,000 or more, the basic allocation is $35,000. These allocations must be increased or decreased for each fiscal year ending after June 30, 1990, by the same percentage that the amount deposited in the account during the preceding fiscal year, pursuant to NRS 122.060, is greater or less than the sum of $791,000.
(b) Any additional revenue available in the Account must be allocated to grants, on a per capita basis, for all counties whose population is 20,000 or more.
(c) Seventy-five percent of the revenue allocated to each county must be allocated for grants for services for victims of domestic violence and 25 percent must be allocated for grants for services for victims of sexual violence.
(d) Money remaining in the Account after disbursement of grants does not revert and may be awarded in a subsequent year.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 381; A 1983, 911; 1985, 2275; 1989, 892, 1911; 1993, 551; 1999, 109, 119; 2001, 56, 1960; 2021, 132, 3256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.460 - Reports from recipients of grants to Administrator of Division.

Each organization which has received a grant for assistance to victims of domestic or sexual violence shall furnish quarterly and annual financial reports to the Administrator of the Division in a manner which the Administrator may prescribe.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 381; A 1983, 911; 2019, 1011; 2021, 3257)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime › NRS 217.462 - Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Eligibility; application to Division; penalty for providing false information.

1. An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated person may apply to the Division to have a fictitious address designated by the Division serve as the address of the adult, child or incapacitated person.
2. An application for the issuance of a fictitious address must include:
(a) Specific evidence showing that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application;
(b) The address that is requested to be kept confidential;
(c) A telephone number at which the Division may contact the applicant;
(d) A question asking whether the person wishes to:
(1) Register to vote; or
(2) Change the address of his or her current registration;
(e) A designation of the Division as agent for the adult, child or incapacitated person for the purposes of:
(1) Service of process; and
(2) Receipt of mail;
(f) The signature of the applicant;
(g) The date on which the applicant signed the application; and
(h) Any other information required by the Division.
3. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to attest falsely or provide incorrect information in the application. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
4. The Division shall approve an application if it is accompanied by specific evidence, such as a copy of an applicable record of conviction, a temporary restraining order or other protective order, that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application.
5. The Division shall approve or disapprove an application for a fictitious address within 5 business days after the application is filed.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1329; A 2001, 693; 2005, 96; 2013, 2438; 2015, 3077; 2017, 2459)