Nevada AB216 revises domestic violence laws, requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments and report results, and allowing courts to.

Nevada AB216 amends domestic violence provisions by requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments when investigating acts of domestic violence. If a peace officer has probable cause to believe the victim is in a potentially lethal situation, they must submit the assessment results to the Department of Public Safety. The bill also mandates that courts consider these assessments when reviewing custody status. Additionally, it outlines specific actions peace officers must take, such as advising victims of available services and providing them with domestic violence resources.

Nevada AB216 revises domestic violence laws, requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments and report results, and allowing courts to.

Nevada AB216 amends domestic violence provisions by requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments when investigating acts of domestic violence. If a peace officer has probable cause to believe the victim is in a potentially lethal situation, they must submit the assessment results to the Department of Public Safety. The bill also mandates that courts consider these assessments when reviewing custody status. Additionally, it outlines specific actions peace officers must take, such as advising victims of available services and providing them with domestic violence resources.