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” means 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.

Source: Section 217.400 — Definitions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-217.­html#NRS217Sec400.

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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