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.

Source: Section 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., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-217.­html#NRS217Sec310.

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
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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