NRS 217.007
Right of victim to receive proceeds from material based upon or related to crime

  • limitation on liability.

1.

A victim may commence any action specified in NRS 11.190, 11.215 or 207.470 which arises from the commission of a felony, against the person who committed the felony within 5 years after the time the person who committed the felony becomes legally entitled to receive proceeds for any contribution to any material that is based upon or substantially related to the felony which was perpetrated against the victim.

2.

If the limitation period established in NRS 11.190, 11.215 or 207.520 has otherwise expired, the liability of the person committing the felony to a victim imposed under this section must be limited to the value of the proceeds received by the person who committed the felony for any contribution to material that is based upon or substantially related to the felony which was perpetrated against the victim.

3.

For purposes of this section:

(a)

“Material” means a book, magazine or newspaper article, movie, film, videotape, sound recording, interview or appearance on a television or radio station and live presentations of any kind.

(b)

“Proceeds” includes money, royalties, real property and any other consideration.

(c)

“Victim” means any person:

(1)

Against whom a crime has been committed;

(2)

Who has been injured or killed as a direct result of the commission of a crime; or

(3)

Who is the surviving spouse, a parent or a child of such a person.
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL ACTS

Source: Section 217.007 — Right of victim to receive proceeds from material based upon or related to crime; limitation on liability., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-217.­html#NRS217Sec007 (accessed May 26, 2025).

217.005
Dissemination of information describing benefits available pursuant to this chapter. 217.007
Right of victim to receive proceeds from material based upon or related to crime 217.010
Policy of State. 217.020
Definitions. 217.025
“Appeals officer” defined. 217.030
“Board” defined. 217.033
“Compensation officer” defined. 217.035
“Crime” defined. 217.038
“Department” defined. 217.040
“Dependents” defined. 217.042
“Director” defined. 217.045
“Hearing officer” defined. 217.050
“Personal injury” defined. 217.060
“Relative” defined. 217.065
“Resident” defined. 217.070
“Victim” defined. 217.090
Compensation officers: Appointment 217.094
State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 217.100
Application for compensation 217.102
Circumstances under which victim of crime may apply for compensation. 217.105
Confidentiality of information. 217.110
Review of application 217.112
Hearing before hearing officer: Request by applicant 217.113
Hearing before hearing officer: Procedure 217.115
Waiver of times specified. 217.117
Appeal of decision of hearing officer or appeals officer 217.120
Proof of conviction conclusive evidence of commission of offense. 217.130
State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime to include certain rules and regulations 217.140
Attorney’s fees. 217.150
Standards for compensation. 217.160
Persons who may be awarded compensation. 217.170
Suspension of proceedings. 217.180
Order for compensation: Considerations. 217.200
Payment of compensation for expenses and losses 217.210
Limitations on time for making order for payment of compensation 217.220
Award of compensation prohibited under certain circumstances 217.240
Recovery by applicant: Subrogation 217.245
Acceptance of payment from Department for certain services provided to victim constitutes payment in full. 217.250
Reports. 217.260
Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime. 217.270
Unlawful acts 217.280
“Victim of sexual assault” defined. 217.290
County to provide for counseling and medical treatment of victims. 217.300
Payment of cost of initial medical care of victim 217.310
Application for medical and psychological treatment of victim and spouse 217.320
Availability of medical and psychological treatment 217.330
Certification by person providing counseling or psychological treatment required. 217.340
Limitations on time for treatment. 217.350
Regulations prescribing procedures. 217.400
Definitions. 217.410
Allocation of money to organizations specifically created to assist victims of sexual assault. 217.420
Grants from Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic Violence: Eligibility. 217.440
Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic Violence: Creation 217.445
Expenditure of grant must be approved by Division. 217.450
Procedure for award of grants 217.460
Reports from recipients of grants to Administrator of Division. 217.462
Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Eligibility 217.464
Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking: Designation of fictitious address 217.466
Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking: Form for participant to register to vote or change address of registration. 217.468
Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Cancellation. 217.471
Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking: Adoption of procedures by Division. 217.475
Team to review death of victim of domestic violence. 217.480
County to provide for counseling of victims and certain relatives upon request. 217.500
Definitions. 217.510
“Contingency Account” defined. 217.520
“Victim of human trafficking” defined. 217.530
Creation 217.540
Procedure for applying for allocation from Contingency Account 217.550
Definitions. 217.555
“Certification” defined. 217.560
“Certifying agency” defined. 217.565
“Certifying official” defined. 217.570
“Criminal activity” defined. 217.575
“Petitioner” defined. 217.580
Considerations for determination whether to provide certification to petitioner 217.585
Time for processing of request for certification. 217.590
Prohibited actions by certifying agency

May 26, 2025

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