Nev. Rev. Stat. § 228.440

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

Section 228.440 - Creation of Office; appointment; term; qualifications; classification; removal

1. The Office of Ombudsman for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General.

2. The Attorney General shall appoint a person to serve in the position of Ombudsman for a term of 4 years. The person so appointed:

(a) Must be knowledgeable about the legal and societal aspects of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking;

(b) Is in the unclassified service of the State; and

(c) Is not required to be an attorney.

3. The Attorney General may remove the Ombudsman from office for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.

NRS 228.440

Added to NRS by 1997, 1819; A 2021, 658

Amended by 2021, Ch. 150,§1, eff. 10/1/2021.

Added to NRS by 1997, 1819