🎲 Nevada Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in Nevada, this guide is designed to help you understand your rights, file complaints, and access compensation and support through VOCA-funded and state-run programs.
⛔️ This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Nevada Law
Under the Nevada Constitution and Victims’ Bill of Rights, crime victims are guaranteed the right to:
- Be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity
- Be notified of proceedings and legal developments
- Be heard at sentencing, bail, and parole hearings
- Confer with the prosecuting attorney
- Receive restitution and request protection
🔗 Nevada Crime Victims’ Rights – Nevada Attorney General 🔗 Nevada Constitution – Marsy’s Law
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims may request:
- Police reports, arrest logs, and case records
- Court filings and sentencing orders
- Body cam footage and 911 audio (when available)
💡 Use Nevada’s Public Records Act to submit written requests. Retain proof of submission and responses.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You can request:
- Your own medical records
- Records of a child or deceased individual (with proper legal documentation)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint – HHS.gov
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners:
https://medboard.nv.gov
Nevada State Board of Nursing:
https://nevadanursingboard.org
Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage & Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors:
https://marriage.nv.gov
Nevada Department of Health & Human Services – Facility Complaints:
https://dhhs.nv.gov
⚠️ Save copies of every submission, email, or mailed form for your records.
💰 Victim Compensation in Nevada
The Nevada Crime Victims Compensation Program helps with:
- Medical, dental, and mental health treatment
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income and relocation
- Counseling for victims and eligible family members
Eligibility Requirements:
- Report the crime within 5 days (exceptions apply)
- File the application within 24 months
- Cooperate with law enforcement
🔗 Nevada Victims of Crime Program 📞 Phone: (702) 486-2740 or Toll-Free: (888) 333-6076
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Nevada
VOCA programs are overseen by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services.
🔗 Nevada VOCA Services – DCFS 📞 General Info: (775) 684-4400
No matter your story, you have rights. The Novel Advocate is here to make sure you’re seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
🎲 From casino lights to quiet rural roads, Nevada survivors — your truth is the jackpot they never saw coming.
