Victim Advocates

Victims Advocates

While advocates are available to provide support, resources, and advocacy, they do not have financial resources to replace or repair property damaged during the crime, and they cannot provide legal advice. Victim advocates educate and empower victims to seek justice by participating in investigations and following through with prosecution.

Nevada Crime Victims' Rights

The 1983 Nevada Legislature mandated certain rights and guarantees to crime victims and witnesses. Accordingly, Chapter 178 of the Nevada Revised Statutes recognizes the following needs and rights of crime victims.

You have the right:

  • To know the status of the case in which you are involved
  • To be free from intimidation or dissuasion
  • To know when impounded property may be released.
  • To receive a witness fee for lawful obedience to a subpoena.
  • To understand the existing victim compensation laws and receive compensation if applicable.
  • To a secure waiting area, which is not available to the defendant or his family when you are at court.
  • To know when the defendant is released from custody before or during trial (upon written request).
  • To know when the offender is released from prison (upon written request).

 

Victim Community Resources

Click here for victim community resources or scan the QR code.