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.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1979, 586; 1985, 2105; 2013, 486)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 217 - Aid to Certain Victims of Crime
NRS 217.005 - Dissemination of information describing benefits available pursuant to this chapter.
NRS 217.010 - Policy of State.
NRS 217.025 - "Appeals officer" defined.
NRS 217.033 - "Compensation officer" defined.
NRS 217.035 - "Crime" defined.
NRS 217.038 - "Department" defined.
NRS 217.040 - "Dependents" defined.
NRS 217.042 - "Director" defined.
NRS 217.045 - "Hearing officer" defined.
NRS 217.050 - "Personal injury" defined.
NRS 217.060 - "Relative" defined.
NRS 217.065 - "Resident" defined.
NRS 217.070 - "Victim" defined.
NRS 217.090 - Compensation officers: Appointment; duties; instruction.
NRS 217.102 - Circumstances under which victim of crime may apply for compensation.
NRS 217.105 - Confidentiality of information.
NRS 217.113 - Hearing before hearing officer: Procedure; subpoenas; evidence; records; decision.
NRS 217.115 - Waiver of times specified.
NRS 217.120 - Proof of conviction conclusive evidence of commission of offense.
NRS 217.140 - Attorney’s fees.
NRS 217.150 - Standards for compensation.
NRS 217.160 - Persons who may be awarded compensation.
NRS 217.170 - Suspension of proceedings.
NRS 217.180 - Order for compensation: Considerations.
NRS 217.210 - Limitations on time for making order for payment of compensation; exceptions.
NRS 217.220 - Award of compensation prohibited under certain circumstances; exceptions.
NRS 217.240 - Recovery by applicant: Subrogation; duty of notice and payment.
NRS 217.260 - Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime.
NRS 217.270 - Unlawful acts; penalty.
NRS 217.280 - "Victim of sexual assault" defined.
NRS 217.290 - County to provide for counseling and medical treatment of victims.
NRS 217.320 - Availability of medical and psychological treatment; limitation of cost.
NRS 217.330 - Certification by person providing counseling or psychological treatment required.
NRS 217.340 - Limitations on time for treatment.
NRS 217.350 - Regulations prescribing procedures.
NRS 217.420 - Grants from Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence: Eligibility.
NRS 217.445 - Expenditure of grant must be approved by Division.
NRS 217.450 - Procedure for award of grants; formula.
NRS 217.460 - Reports from recipients of grants to Administrator of Division.
NRS 217.475 - Team to review death of victim of domestic violence.
NRS 217.480 - County to provide for counseling of victims and certain relatives upon request.
NRS 217.510 - "Contingency Account" defined.
NRS 217.520 - "Victim of human trafficking" defined.
NRS 217.530 - Creation; administration; use; limitations.
NRS 217.555 - "Certification" defined.
NRS 217.560 - "Certifying agency" defined.
NRS 217.565 - "Certifying official" defined.
NRS 217.570 - "Criminal activity" defined.
NRS 217.575 - "Petitioner" defined.
NRS 217.585 - Time for processing of request for certification.