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If you're Jane Doe in Nevada
What Nevada's crime victim compensation law says, in plain words. Each line links to the exact sentence it comes from.
Victims of Crime Program (VOCP), run by Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services.
Show the law for this line: Nevada VOCP Application and Instructions page
Nevada VOCP Application and Instructions pageNV-S3
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
- $35,000the most you can ask for in totalVOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses page
- 5 yearsto apply, from the date it happenedNRS 217.100(1)(a)
- Police reportnot the only record that countsNRS 217.300(5)
- $0what a forensic exam should cost youNRS 217.300(4)
What the program can pay for
The most the program can pay for all costs together is $35,000.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-CAP-1
The program says each individual benefit has its own limit and no claim may exceed $35,000.
There are limits on individual benefits and no claim may exceed $35,000.
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 500.12(A)NV-CAP-2
Program policy sets the claim limit at $35,000 per approved claim; the VOCP Coordinator can extend it only for catastrophic injuries.
The claim limit established by these policies is $35,000 per approved claim except in cases of catastrophic injuries, where limits may be extended upon approval of the VOCP Coordinator.
Medical care
- Medical and medically related expenses caused by the crime can be paid up to $35,000 (inside the same $35,000 claim limit).
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.200(1)(a)and 1 more
NRS 217.200(1)(a)NV-COV-MED
By statute the program can pay medical expenses and psychological counseling reasonably incurred because of the injury.
Medical expenses, expenses for psychological counseling and nonmedical remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a religious method of healing that are actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim
Coverage Limits for Service Providers: Medical Service ProvidersNV-CAP-MED
The Victims of Crime Program may pay up to $35,000 for medical and medically related expenses caused by a crime
Counseling
- Mental health counseling is paid up to $5,000.
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.6(A)and 1 more
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.6(A)NV-COV-COUNSEL
Mental health counseling is available on every approved claim.
Mental Health counseling benefits are available for all approved claims.
Coverage Limits for Service Providers: Mental Health ProvidersNV-CAP-COUNSEL
The VOCP pays up to $5,000 in mental health counseling for qualified victims.
Prescriptions
- Prescription medication can be reimbursed up to $6,000 during the period program policy allows for crime-related prescriptions; the period can be extended with medical documentation.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 2 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-RX
Prescription medication, mental health counseling, and medical and dental treatment are listed as covered.
Medical and Dental treatment Medically necessary equipment (e.g., wheelchair) Mental Health Counseling Prescription Medication
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.5(C)NV-COV-HIV
In sexual assault claims the program may pay for medically recommended HIV prevention medication or HPV vaccination, within benefit limits.
The VOCP may pay for medically recommended HIV preventive prescription treatments or HPV vaccinations in sexual assault claims, subject to benefit limits.
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.5(A)NV-CAP-RX
The VOCP may reimburse up to a maximum of $6,000 for prescription medication during this time.
Dental care
- Dental treatment for crime injuries can be paid up to $35,000 (inside the same $35,000 claim limit).
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-DENTAL
Medical and dental treatment are listed as covered.
Medical and Dental treatment
Coverage Limits for Service Providers: Dental Service ProvidersNV-CAP-DENTAL
The VOCP may pay up to $35,000 for treatment of dental, myofacial, temporomandibular, and other conditions and injuries caused by a crime
Travel
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.13(A)
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.13(A)NV-COV-TRAVEL
Survivors who must travel for medical treatment or counseling may submit travel receipts (gas, transit, hotel, meals) for possible reimbursement.
Applicants who are required to travel for medical treatment or counseling may submit their travel
Lost pay
- Lost earnings can be paid at up to 100 percent of gross pay, capped at $350 per week for up to 52 weeks.
- Total lost earnings are capped at $18,200.
- Short work absences (up to 10 working days) can be paid at $70 a day, up to $700.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.200(1)(b)and 3 more
NRS 217.200(1)(b)NV-COV-WAGES
By statute the program can pay lost earnings caused by the victim's total or partial incapacity, for no longer than 52 weeks.
Loss of earnings or support that is reasonably incurred as a result of the total or partial incapacity of the victim for not longer than 52 weeks
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.8(B)NV-CAP-WAGE-1
Loss of earnings may be paid at up to 100 percent of the victim's gross pay, up to a maximum of $350 per week, not to exceed 52 weeks, or up to a maximum of $18,200.
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.8(B)NV-CAP-WAGE-2
Loss of earnings may be paid at up to 100 percent of the victim's gross pay, up to a maximum of $350 per week, not to exceed 52 weeks, or up to a maximum of $18,200.
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.7(A)NV-CAP-WAGE-3
A Compensation Officer may approve lost wage or income reimbursement claims for temporary crime disabilities or work interruptions lasting up to ten (10) working days, or up to $700 at the rate of $70/day.
Home security
- Repairing or improving home security for the survivor's safety can be reimbursed up to $1,500.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-SECURITY
Home security repair is listed as covered.
Home Security Repair
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.11(A)NV-CAP-SECURITY
A victim may be eligible to receive reimbursement of up to $1,500 for repairing or improving residential security when necessary for the victim's personal safety and related to the crime for which the victim is approved.
Moving
- All relocation expenses together are capped at $2,500 per claim.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-RELOC
Emergency shelter and relocation costs are listed as covered.
Emergency Shelter and Relocation costs
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.9(E)NV-CAP-RELOC
The total amount for all relocation expenses cannot exceed $2,500 per claim
Temporary housing
- Within the relocation limit, temporary lodging is capped at $500.
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.9(E)(3)
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.9(E)(3)NV-CAP-LODGING
Temporary lodging expenses of no more than $500
Child care
- Childcare caused by the crime is capped at $2,500 per crime for all children together.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-CHILDCARE
Childcare costs caused by the crime are listed as covered.
Childcare costs incurred because of the crime
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.12(A)NV-CAP-CHILDCARE
The total benefit available for all affected children, per crime, may not exceed $2,500.
Crime scene cleanup
- Crime scene cleanup is paid up to $5,000.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageand 1 more
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-COV-CLEANUP
Crime scene cleanup is listed as a covered expense.
Crime scene cleanup
Coverage Limits for Service Providers: Crime Scene Cleanup ProvidersNV-CAP-CLEANUP
The VOCP pays up to $5,000 in Crime Scene Cleanup costs for qualified victims.
Funeral costs
- Funeral and burial expenses for a deceased victim are paid up to $5,000.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.200(1)(d)and 1 more
NRS 217.200(1)(d)NV-COV-FUNERAL
By statute the program can pay funeral expenses reasonably incurred because of the victim's death.
Funeral expenses that are actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the death of the victim
Coverage Limits for Service Providers: Funeral and Burial Service ProvidersNV-CAP-FUNERAL
The VOCP pays up to $5,000 for a deceased victim
What it does not pay for
Lost or stolen property or cash and property damage are not covered. Narrow exceptions appear elsewhere in program text: medically necessary items such as eyeglasses or dentures lost, stolen or broken in the crime can be paid as medical expenses, and the current application instructions list limited property damage for qualifying hate crimes.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses page
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-EXCL-PROPERTY
Lost or stolen property or cash Property damage
The program does not pay for property loss or pain and suffering, and there is no cash award or settlement.
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 500.11(D)
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 500.11(D)NV-EXCL-PAIN
The VOCP does not reimburse expenses or pay for property loss or pain and suffering. There is no cash payment, award or settlement.
Mileage is not reimbursed (receipted travel costs may still be considered).
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.13(A)
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 400.13(A)NV-EXCL-MILEAGE
Mileage reimbursement will not be paid by the VOCP.
Expenses that insurance or any other source will pay are not covered.
Show the law for this line: VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses page
VOCP Benefits and Covered Expenses pageNV-EXCL-OTHER
Any expense payable by insurance or any other source
The forensic exam
You should not get a bill for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.300(4)and 1 more
NRS 217.300(4)NV-EXAM-1
The costs of a sexual assault forensic medical exam must not be charged directly to the survivor. The statute does not say whether the survivor's insurance may be billed.
Any costs incurred pursuant to subsection 2 must not be charged directly to the victim of sexual assault.
NRS 217.300(3)(a)NV-EXAM-4
Those county-paid costs for initial medical care of physical injuries must not be charged directly to the survivor; they are charged to the county.
Any costs incurred pursuant to subsection 1: (a) Must not be charged directly to the victim of sexual assault.
A medical provider's costs for the forensic exam are paid from the state Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime. If the Fund does not have enough money, the county where the assault happened pays the rest.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.300(2)
NRS 217.300(2)NV-EXAM-2
any costs incurred by a medical provider for the forensic medical examination of the victim must be paid out of the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime, unless there is not sufficient money in the Fund to pay such costs. If there is not sufficient money in the Fund to pay such costs, the county in whose jurisdiction the offense was committed shall pay any remaining costs.
The county where the assault happened pays for medical care for physical injuries from the assault that is given within 72 hours after the survivor first arrives for treatment.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.300(1)
NRS 217.300(1)NV-EXAM-3
The county in whose jurisdiction a sexual assault is committed shall 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.
Police report
A police report is not the only way to qualify. Other records can count, like a forensic exam or a protective order.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.300(5)and 3 more
NRS 217.300(5)NV-EXAM-5
A survivor does not have to report to police to get a forensic medical exam paid for under this section.
The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must not be a prerequisite to qualify for a forensic medical examination pursuant to this section.
NRS 217.100(5)NV-REPORT-1
Eligibility can be shown with documents other than a police report, such as a protective order, court testimony, a government record, a record from a victim services organization, or an affidavit from a qualified third party (the statute lists licensed clinicians and victim advocates).
(b) A police report, investigative report or complaint which the victim filed with a law enforcement agency; (c) A copy of an order for protection; (d) A transcript of testimony given under oath or affirmation in a civil or criminal proceeding; (e) A record of a governmental entity; (f) A record from an organization which provides services to victims of crime; (g) An affidavit of a qualified third party; or (h) Other documentary evidence deemed sufficient by the Director.
Application Instructions, Authorization 1: Law Enforcement ReportsNV-REPORT-2
The program's current application instructions say law enforcement reports are not required for eligibility. The same document's eligibility list still says the crime was reported to law enforcement or another appropriate authority, and its form accepts advocate statements, medical or counseling records, protective orders, professional statements and other official records as proof.
I understand that law enforcement reports are not required for eligibility.
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 300.12(C)(1)NV-REPORT-3
Program policy lets a claim be approved without a police report when a sexual assault survivor had a forensic exam, as long as there is enough documentation that a crime happened.
when a sexual assault victim submits to a forensic examination but does not file a law enforcement report, the Compensation Officer may approve the claim without a crime report as long as there is sufficient documentation that a crime was committed against the applicant.
A survivor does not have to report to police to get a forensic medical exam paid for under this section.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.300(5)
NRS 217.300(5)NV-EXAM-5
The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must not be a prerequisite to qualify for a forensic medical examination pursuant to this section.
Eligibility can be shown with documents other than a police report, such as a protective order, court testimony, a government record, a record from a victim services organization, or an affidavit from a qualified third party (the statute lists licensed clinicians and victim advocates).
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.100(5)
NRS 217.100(5)NV-REPORT-1
(b) A police report, investigative report or complaint which the victim filed with a law enforcement agency; (c) A copy of an order for protection; (d) A transcript of testimony given under oath or affirmation in a civil or criminal proceeding; (e) A record of a governmental entity; (f) A record from an organization which provides services to victims of crime; (g) An affidavit of a qualified third party; or (h) Other documentary evidence deemed sufficient by the Director.
The program's current application instructions say law enforcement reports are not required for eligibility. The same document's eligibility list still says the crime was reported to law enforcement or another appropriate authority, and its form accepts advocate statements, medical or counseling records, protective orders, professional statements and other official records as proof.
Show the law for this line: Application Instructions, Authorization 1: Law Enforcement Reports
Application Instructions, Authorization 1: Law Enforcement ReportsNV-REPORT-2
I understand that law enforcement reports are not required for eligibility.
Program policy lets a claim be approved without a police report when a sexual assault survivor had a forensic exam, as long as there is enough documentation that a crime happened.
Show the law for this line: Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 300.12(C)(1)
Nevada State Plan for Services for Victims of Crime 300.12(C)(1)NV-REPORT-3
when a sexual assault victim submits to a forensic examination but does not file a law enforcement report, the Compensation Officer may approve the claim without a crime report as long as there is sufficient documentation that a crime was committed against the applicant.
Deadline to apply
Apply within 5 years of the date it happened.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.100(1)(a)
NRS 217.100(1)(a)NV-DEADLINE-1
Apply no later than 60 months after the injury. The Director or a designee may waive the deadline for good cause.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), not later than 60 months after the injury or death for which compensation is claimed
If the survivor was a minor when injured, the deadline is 60 months after turning 21.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.100(1)(b)
NRS 217.100(1)(b)NV-DEADLINE-2
(b) If the applicant was a minor at the time of the injury, not later than 60 months after the applicant reaches 21 years of age.
The filing deadline can be waived for good cause.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.100(2)
NRS 217.100(2)NV-DEADLINE-3
The Director or a person designated by the Director may waive the limitation on time described in subsection 1 for good cause shown.
Keeping your name and address private
Nevada's Confidential Address Program, run by the Division of Child and Family Services, gives survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking a fictitious address to use instead of their home, work, or school address, and forwards their mail for free. Survivors apply in person through a CAP Certified Advocate, not directly with the program.
Show the law for this line: DCFS Confidential Address Program page, 'About the Confidential Address Program'
DCFS Confidential Address Program page, 'About the Confidential Address Program'NV-ACP-1
The Nevada Confidential Address Program (CAP) is a program that helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and/or stalking from being located by the perpetrator through public records. The program provides a fictitious address and confidential mail forwarding services to individuals and families across Nevada.
Information a compensation officer gathers while investigating a claim, and information submitted with an application, is confidential. It may be disclosed only at the applicant's or their attorney's request, as needed to run the program, or under a court order.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.105
NRS 217.105NV-RECORDS-1
Any information which a compensation officer obtains in the investigation of a claim for compensation pursuant to NRS 217.090 or which is submitted pursuant to NRS 217.100 is confidential and must not be disclosed except
How to apply
Email vocp-applications@dcfs.nv.gov
Show the law for this line: Application and Instructions page, Assistance with Application
Application and Instructions page, Assistance with ApplicationNV-SUB-2
A completed application can be scanned and emailed to the VOCP applications inbox.
Completed applications can be emailed to vocp-applications@dcfs.nv.gov
Mail VOCP 500 E. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119
Show the law for this line: Application, signature page (Send Completed, Signed Applications to)
Application, signature page (Send Completed, Signed Applications to)NV-SUB-1
Mail the completed, signed application to the VOCP office in Las Vegas.
Send Completed, Signed Applications to: Scan and E-Mail to: vocp-applications@dcfs.nv.gov 500 E. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Fax to: (702) 486-2825
Fax (702) 486-2825
Show the law for this line: Application, signature page (Send Completed, Signed Applications to)
Application, signature page (Send Completed, Signed Applications to)NV-SUB-3
The completed, signed application can be faxed to the VOCP office.
Send Completed, Signed Applications to: Scan and E-Mail to: vocp-applications@dcfs.nv.gov 500 E. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Fax to: (702) 486-2825
Phone 702-486-2740
Show the law for this line: Nevada VOCP Application and Instructions page
Nevada VOCP Application and Instructions pageNV-S3
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
Good to know before you apply
A victim of a crime in Nevada who does not live in Nevada can apply the same way a resident can.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.102(2)
NRS 217.102(2)NV-RES-1
A victim of a crime that occurred in this State who is not a resident of this State may apply to the Director for compensation in the same manner as a resident of this State.
A Nevada resident victimized in another state can apply to Nevada if that state has no compensation program or the resident is not eligible under it.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.102(1)
NRS 217.102(1)NV-RES-2
A resident who is a victim of a crime that occurred in a state other than the State of Nevada may apply to the Director for compensation if: (a) The state in which the crime occurred does not have a program for compensating victims of crime for their injuries; or (b) The resident is ineligible to receive compensation under the program of the other state.
A person harmed by a covered act counts as a victim whether or not they are a Nevada resident, a U.S. citizen, or lawfully in the U.S.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.070(2)(a)
NRS 217.070(2)(a)NV-RES-3
The term includes any person who was harmed by an act listed in subsection 1, regardless of whether: (a) The person is a resident of this State, a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to reside in the United States;
Money received or likely to be received from the offender, insurance, an employer, or public programs is subtracted from the survivor's total expenses.
Show the law for this line: NRS 217.180(3)
NRS 217.180(3)NV-COLL-1
The compensation officer shall deduct the amounts that the applicant has received or is likely to receive from those sources from the applicant's total expenses.
The program is the payer of last resort and considers insurance, restitution, and other payments before deciding an award.
Show the law for this line: Application Instructions, Important to Know
Application Instructions, Important to KnowNV-COLL-2
The Victims Compensation Program is the payer of last resort. This means we must consider payments from other sources, such as insurance or restitution, before determining your award.
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