Nevada Revised Statutes Section 217.070 - Correctional Institutions

“Victim” defined. “Victim” means:

1. A person who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of a criminal act;

2. A minor who was involved in the production of pornography in violation of NRS 200.710, 200.720, 200.725 or 200.730;

3. A minor who was sexually abused, as “sexual abuse” is defined in NRS 432B.100;

4. A person who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of a violation of NRS 484.379 or any act or neglect of duty punishable pursuant to NRS 484.3795;

5. A pedestrian who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of a driver of a motor vehicle who failed to stop at the scene of an accident involving the driver and the pedestrian in violation of NRS 484.219; or

6. A resident who is physically injured or killed as the direct result of an act of international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2331(1).

Ê The term includes a person who was harmed by any of these acts whether the act was committed by an adult or a minor.

Last modified: February 26, 2006