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NRS 217.020 Definitions. As used in NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 217.025 to 217.070, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1151; A 1975, 1292, 1788; 1…

NRS 217.025 “Appeals officer” defined. “Appeals officer” means an appeals officer of the Department. (Added to NRS by 1985, 2099; A 1991, 763; 2017, 127)

NRS 217.033 “Compensation officer” defined. “Compensation officer” means a compensation officer appointed pursuant to NRS 217.090. (Added to NRS by 1989, 261; A 1991, 763; 2017, 127)

NRS 217.035 “Crime” defined. “Crime” means: 1. An act or omission committed within this state which, if committed by an adult, is forbidden by law and punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine or other penal discipline; or 2. An act of international terrorism as def…

NRS 217.038 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2017, 127; A 2019, 4147)

NRS 217.040 “Dependents” defined. “Dependents” means the relatives of a deceased or injured victim who were wholly or partially dependent upon the income of the victim at the time of his or her death or injury. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1151; A 1981, 1666)

NRS 217.042 “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department. (Added to NRS by 2017, 127)

NRS 217.045 “Hearing officer” defined. “Hearing officer” means a hearing officer of the Department. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1665; A 1991, 764; 2017, 128)

NRS 217.050 “Personal injury” defined. “Personal injury” means: 1. Actual bodily harm or threat of bodily harm which results in a need for medical treatment; 2. In the case of a minor who was involved in the production of child sexual abuse material in violation of NRS 200.710, 2…

NRS 217.060 “Relative” defined. “Relative” of any person includes: 1. A spouse, parent, grandparent or stepparent; 2. A natural born, step or adopted child; 3. A grandchild, brother, sister, half brother or half sister; or 4. A parent of a spouse. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1151; A 1…

NRS 217.065 “Resident” defined. “Resident” means a person who, during the 6 weeks preceding the date of the crime, was domiciled in this state and physically present in this state, except for any temporary absence. (Added to NRS by 1997, 192; A 2017, 2769)

NRS 217.070 “Victim” defined. 1. “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, financial or psychological harm as a result of the commission of a crime, including, without limitation: (a) A person who is injured or killed as the direct result of a criminal ac…

NRS 217.090 Compensation officers: Appointment; duties; instruction. 1. The Director shall appoint one or more compensation officers. 2. A compensation officer shall: (a) Conduct an investigation to determine the eligibility of the applicant for aid, including but not limited to:…

NRS 217.094 State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime; forms for compensation for victims of crimes to be available to obtain and submit on the Internet; survey to determine effectiveness of methods for providing compensation to victims of crimes and to identify any barriers. …

NRS 217.096 Designation of statewide center for assistance to victims: Duties; location; disclosure of confidential information by governmental entity; acceptance of gifts, grants, donations, bequests and money. 1. In collaboration with persons and entities that advocate for the …

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:…

NRS 217.100 Application for compensation; limitation on time for submitting application; order for payment; documentary evidence. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any person eligible for compensation under the provisions of NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, may a…

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 hav…

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 re…

NRS 217.110 Review of application; appeal of denial by compensation officer; investigation of claim; availability and confidentiality of reports concerning crime committed by minor; decisions. 1. Upon receipt of an application for compensation, the compensation officer shall revi…

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 ma…

NRS 217.113 Hearing before hearing officer: Procedure; subpoenas; evidence; records; decision. 1. If an applicant appeals a determination of the compensation officer, the hearing officer shall hold a hearing unless the hearing officer can render a favorable decision to the applic…

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)

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…

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 offens…

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 217.09…

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 as…

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…

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 suf…

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 off…

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…

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 e…

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 airplan…

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 h…

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 subsectio…

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 len…

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…

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 g…

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…

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…

NRS 217.300 Payment of cost of initial medical care of victim; payment of costs incurred by medical provider for forensic medical examination of victim; reimbursement rate for forensic medical examination. 1. The county in whose jurisdiction a sexual assault is committed shall pa…

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 as…

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 m…

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…

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 assaul…

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 …