217.310 - Application for medical and psychological treatment of victim and spouse; companionship during counseling; prerequisite to approval.
217.310 Application for medical and psychological treatment of victim and spouse; companionship during counseling; prerequisite to approval.
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 submitting an affidavit as required by subsection 2, apply to the board of county commissioners in the county where the sexual assault occurred for treatment at county expense.
2. The board shall approve an application for treatment upon receiving an affidavit from the applicant declaring that:
(a) The applicant is a victim of sexual assault or spouse of such a victim;
(b) The sexual assault occurred in the county; and
(c) The victim requires medical treatment for physical injuries, or the victim or spouse has suffered emotional trauma, as a result of the sexual assault.
3. A victim who has suffered emotional trauma may select a relative or close friend to receive counseling with the victim if the counselor agrees that such companionship will be helpful to the victim. If the victim’s application for treatment is approved, counseling for the relative or friend must also be approved.
4. The filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency is a prerequisite to qualify for treatment under the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1291; A 1977, 1633; 1979, 586; 1985, 2105)