Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178A.150

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

Section 178A.150 - Legislative findings and declarations

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. Victims of sexual assault have a strong interest in the investigation and prosecution of their cases.

2. Law enforcement agencies have an obligation to victims of sexual assault to be responsive to the victims concerning the developments of forensic testing and the investigation of their cases.

3. The growth of the State DNA Database and CODIS makes it possible for many perpetrators of sexual assault to be identified after their first offense.

NRS 178A.150

Added to NRS by 2019, 1909

Added by 2019, Ch. 313,§15, eff. 10/1/2019.