Storey County PO Box 176 Virginia City, NV 89440

Domestic Battery

CONTACT US
Anne M. Langer
District Attorney
Email

District Attorney's Office
201 S. C St.
P.O. Box 496
Virginia City, NV 89440

Ph: 775-847-0964
After Hours Advocate: 775-720-0007
Fx: 775-847-1007

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Staff Directory
Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of:

  • Age
  • Economic status
  • Educational background
  • Nationality
  • Race
  • Religion
Domestic violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior and thus is part of a systematic pattern of dominance and control.

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
    Website