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Domestic Battery
Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of:
In Nevada, we have a Mandatory Arrest Law (NRS 171.137). This means that a police officer shall, unless mitigating circumstances exist, arrest a person when he/she has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has, within the preceding 24 hours, committed a domestic battery.
Anyone arrested under this statute will not be able to post bail for at least 12 hours. If the officer is unable to arrest the person suspected of committing the battery, you, the victim, have the right to request that the prosecutor file a criminal complaint against the person.
The following links will help you get more information about resources for victims of crime, including victims of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
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Mandatory Arrest Law
In Nevada, we have a Mandatory Arrest Law (NRS 171.137). This means that a police officer shall, unless mitigating circumstances exist, arrest a person when he/she has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has, within the preceding 24 hours, committed a domestic battery.
Anyone arrested under this statute will not be able to post bail for at least 12 hours. If the officer is unable to arrest the person suspected of committing the battery, you, the victim, have the right to request that the prosecutor file a criminal complaint against the person.
Criminal Victim Resources
The following links will help you get more information about resources for victims of crime, including victims of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
- Community Chest, Inc.
Email
Ph: 775-847-9311
Website - National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Website - Stalking Resource Center
The national center for victims of crime
Website - Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
Ph: 775-883-7654
Website - Victims of Crime Treatment Center
A treatment center dedicated to providing services for children and adults who have been sexually abused or assaulted
Ph: 775-682-8680
Website - Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevada (VARN) and the Domestic Violence Assistance Project (DVVAP)
Provides free and/or reduced fee civil legal representation to persons of limited means and domestic violence survivors
Email
Ph: 775-883-8278
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