228.460 - Creation; administration; expenditures; claims.

228.460  Creation; administration; expenditures; claims.

      1.  The Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence is hereby created in the State General Fund. Any administrative assessment imposed and collected pursuant to NRS 200.485 must be deposited with the State Controller for credit to the Account.

      2.  The Ombudsman for Victims of Domestic Violence:

      (a) Shall administer the Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence; and

      (b) May expend money in the Account only to pay for expenses related to:

             (1) The Committee on Domestic Violence created pursuant to NRS 228.470;

             (2) The Council;

             (3) Training law enforcement officers, attorneys and members of the judicial system about domestic violence;

             (4) Assisting victims of domestic violence and educating the public concerning domestic violence; and

             (5) Carrying out the duties and functions of his or her office.

      3.  All claims against the Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1819; A 2001, 2903; 2005, 941)