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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 16. Correctional Institutions; Aid to Victims of Crime § 217.405. Payment of costs incurred by hospital for strangulation forensic medical examination

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The county in whose jurisdiction a domestic violence battery by strangulation is committed shall pay any costs incurred by a hospital for a strangulation forensic medical examination of the victim.

2. Any costs incurred pursuant to subsection 1:

(a) Must not be charged directly to the victim.

(b) Must be charged to the county in whose jurisdiction the offense was committed.

3. A county which pays costs related to a strangulation forensic medical examination pursuant to subsection 1 may, to the extent that money is available for that purpose from legislative appropriation, receive reimbursement from the State.

4. The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must not be a prerequisite to qualify for a strangulation forensic medical examination pursuant to this section.

5. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of evidence obtained from a strangulation forensic medical examination during the investigation or prosecution of a person for domestic violence battery by strangulation.

6. As used in this section:

(a) “Domestic violence battery by strangulation” means a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 that is committed by strangulation as described in NRS 200.481.

(b) “Strangulation forensic medical examination” means an examination conducted by a health care provider for the purpose of assessing the health care needs of a victim of a domestic violence battery by strangulation and coordinating the treatment of any injuries of the victim.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 16. Correctional Institutions; Aid to Victims of Crime § 217.405. Payment of costs incurred by hospital for strangulation forensic medical examination - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-16-correctional-institutions-aid-to-victims-of-crime/nv-rev-st-217-405/

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