NRS 217.290 – County to provide for counseling and medical treatment of victims.
The board of county commissioners of each county shall provide by ordinance for the counseling and medical treatment of victims of sexual assault in accordance with the provisions of NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1979, 586)
NRS 217.300 – Payment of cost of initial medical care of victim; payment of costs incurred by hospital for forensic medical examination of victim.
1. The county in whose jurisdiction a sexual assault is committed shall: (a) Pay any costs incurred for medical care for any physical injuries resulting from the sexual assault which is provided to the victim not later than 72 hours after the victim first arrives for treatment. (b) Pay any costs incurred by a hospital […]
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 […]
NRS 217.320 – Availability of medical and psychological treatment; limitation of cost.
1. Upon approval by the board of county commissioners as provided in NRS 217.310, medical treatment for the victim’s physical injuries or treatment in the form of psychological, psychiatric and marital counseling for the victim, the victim’s spouse and any other eligible person must be made available at a county hospital or other facility with […]
NRS 217.330 – Certification by person providing counseling or psychological treatment required.
1. The board of county commissioners shall require the psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor treating a victim of sexual assault or the victim’s spouse for emotional trauma suffered as a result of the sexual assault to certify from time to time that the counseling relates to the sexual assault and that the victim or spouse still […]
NRS 217.340 – Limitations on time for treatment.
No order for treatment pursuant to NRS 217.310 and 217.320 may be made by the board of county commissioners unless: 1. The application for treatment is made within 60 days after the date of the sexual assault; or 2. The sexual assault was reported to the police within 3 days after its occurrence, or if […]
NRS 217.350 – Regulations prescribing procedures.
In the performance of its functions under NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive, the board of county commissioners may adopt, rescind and amend regulations prescribing the procedures to be followed in the filing of applications and for such other matters as the board deems appropriate. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1292)
NRS 217.280 – “Victim of sexual assault” defined.
As used in NRS 217.280 to 217.350, inclusive, “victim of sexual assault” means a person who has been sexually assaulted as defined by NRS 200.366 or a person upon whom a sexual assault has been attempted. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1987, 498)