NRS 178.569 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 178.569 to 178.5698, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Relative” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 217.060. 2. “Victim of a crime” or “victim” includes a relative of a person: (a) Against whom a crime has been committed; or (b) Who has been injured or killed as a […]

NRS 178.5691 – Confidentiality of personal information.

All personal information, including, but not limited to, a current or former address, which pertains to a victim, relative, witness or other person and which is received pursuant to the provisions of NRS 178.569 to 178.5698, inclusive, is confidential. (Added to NRS by 1997, 3238)

NRS 178.5692 – Investigation by sheriff of threats of harm; protection.

If a victim of a crime or a witness is cooperating with the prosecuting attorney in a criminal case and reasonably apprehends that he or she may suffer threats of harm or harm arising out of that cooperation, the sheriff of the county or the chief of police of the city shall, upon the written […]

NRS 178.5694 – Harassment of victim or witness by employer; notification by prosecuting attorney of continuance of proceeding.

1. If it is difficult for such a victim or witness to assist in an investigation or cooperate with the prosecuting attorney because the victim or witness is being harassed, intimidated or subjected to conflicting requirements by his or her employer, the prosecuting attorney, sheriff or chief of police shall, upon the written request of […]

NRS 178.5696 – Separate waiting area; disposition of personal property; fees for testifying.

1. A court trying a criminal case shall provide victims and witnesses a secure waiting area which is not used by the members of the jury or the defendant and the defendant’s family and friends. 2. A court or law enforcement agency which has custody of any stolen or other personal property belonging to such […]

NRS 178.5698 – Information concerning release of defendant and disposition of case provided upon request; court to inform and provide documentation to certain persons of their right to be informed of release of offender from prison in certain cases; when and whom warden must inform of release of offender from prison.

1. The prosecuting attorney, sheriff or chief of police shall, upon the request of a victim or witness, inform the victim or witness: (a) When the defendant is released from custody at any time before or during the trial, including, without limitation, when the defendant is released pending trial or subject to electronic supervision; (b) […]