Nevada Revised Statutes 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.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 217.462
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
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.