NRS 217.580
Considerations for determination whether to provide certification to petitioner

  • content of certification.

1.

Upon the request of a petitioner for a certification, a certifying agency shall determine whether the petitioner:

(a)

Was the victim of criminal activity; and

(b)

Has been helpful, is being helpful or is likely to be helpful to the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.

2.

If a certifying agency determines that a petitioner satisfies the requirements of subsection 1, the certifying official shall complete and sign the certification. A completed certification must include, without limitation, a detailed description of:

(a)

The nature of the criminal activity described in subsection 1; and

(b)

The helpfulness of a petitioner or the likeliness that a petitioner will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of that criminal activity.

3.

For the purpose of determining whether the petitioner meets the requirements of subsection 1, the certifying agency shall not consider:

(a)

The period of time between when the petitioner was victimized by the criminal activity and when the petitioner submitted his or her request for certification;

(b)

Whether there is an active investigation of the criminal activity;

(c)

Whether a formal statement of charges has been filed regarding the alleged criminal activity; or

(d)

Whether there was a prosecution or conviction of the criminal activity.

4.

For the purpose of determining helpfulness pursuant to subsection 1, there is a rebuttable presumption that a petitioner has been helpful, is being helpful or is likely to be helpful to the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity, unless the petitioner refused or failed to provide assistance that was reasonably requested by a law enforcement agency in the investigation or prosecution of that criminal activity.

Source: Section 217.580 — Considerations for determination whether to provide certification to petitioner; content of certification., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-217.­html#NRS217Sec580.

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

Feb. 5, 2021

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