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 […]
NRS 217.585 – Time for processing of request for certification.
A certifying agency shall process a request for a certification within 90 days after the date of the request pursuant to NRS 217.580, unless the petitioner is 20 years of age or a party to a federal immigration proceeding for his or her removal, in which case the certifying agency shall process the certification within […]
NRS 217.590 – Prohibited actions by certifying agency; certifying agency to develop protocol to assist certain petitioners; report to Legislature regarding certifications.
1. A certifying agency shall not: (a) Disclose the immigration status of a petitioner unless such a disclosure is mandated by federal law or court order or the petitioner consents, in writing, to such a disclosure. (b) Withdraw a certification unless the petitioner refuses to provide assistance that was reasonably requested by a law enforcement […]
NRS 217.570 – “Criminal activity” defined.
“Criminal activity” means an offense for which the elements are substantially similar to an offense described in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii) or the attempt, solicitation or conspiracy to commit such an offense. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)
NRS 217.575 – “Petitioner” defined.
“Petitioner” means a person who requests a certification. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)
NRS 217.550 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 217.550 to 217.590, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 217.555 to 217.575, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)
NRS 217.555 – “Certification” defined.
“Certification” means the certification of a Form I-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification, as required by 8 U.S.C. § 1184(p) regarding a Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status by a certifying agency. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)
NRS 217.560 – “Certifying agency” defined.
“Certifying agency” means: 1. A state or local law enforcement agency; 2. A prosecutor; 3. A judge; or 4. Any other governmental agency that has criminal, civil or administrative investigative or prosecutorial authority. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)
NRS 217.565 – “Certifying official” defined.
“Certifying official” means: 1. The head of a certifying agency; or 2. A person who has been designated by the head of a certifying agency to complete a certification. (Added to NRS by 2019, 4350)