Nev. Rev. Stat. § 217.462

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 217.462 - Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Eligibility; application to Division; penalty for providing false information

1. An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated person may apply to the Division to have a fictitious address designated by the Division serve as the address of the adult, child or incapacitated person.

2. An application for the issuance of a fictitious address must include:

(a) Specific evidence showing that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application;

(b) The address that is requested to be kept confidential;

(c) A telephone number at which the Division may contact the applicant;

(d) A question asking whether the person wishes to:

(1) Register to vote; or

(2) Change the address of his or her current registration;

(e) A designation of the Division as agent for the adult, child or incapacitated person for the purposes of:

(1) Service of process; and

(2) Receipt of mail;

(f) The signature of the applicant;

(g) The date on which the applicant signed the application; and

(h) Any other information required by the Division.

3. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to attest falsely or provide incorrect information in the application. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4. The Division shall approve an application if it is accompanied by specific evidence, such as a copy of an applicable record of conviction, a temporary restraining order or other protective order, that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application.

5. The Division shall approve or disapprove an application for a fictitious address within 5 business days after the application is filed.

NRS 217.462

Added to NRS by 1997, 1329; A 2001, 693; 2005, 96; 2013, 2438; 2015, 3077; 2017, 2459

Amended by 2017, Ch. 382,§14, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by 2015, Ch. 504,§1, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by 2013, Ch. 426,§50, eff. 7/1/2013.

Added to NRS by 1997, 1329; A 2001, 693; 2005, 96