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This bill revises provisions related to domestic violence by introducing a mandatory lethality assessment process for peace officers investigating domestic violence incidents. When a peace officer has probable cause to believe domestic violence has occurred between spouses, former spouses, dating partners, or parents of a shared child, they must complete a lethality assessment form to evaluate the potential risk of lethal violence. If the assessment indicates a high-risk situation, the officer must advise the victim of their potential danger, provide them with a domestic violence information card containing local supportive services, and refer them to a victim's advocate. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to create standardized forms for documenting these assessments and mandates that the results be submitted to the local district attorney. Additionally, the bill allows courts to consider the results of these lethality assessments when reviewing the custody status of individuals involved in domestic violence cases, providing an extra layer of protection for potential victims. The goal of these provisions is to provide more comprehensive support and intervention in domestic violence situations by identifying and addressing potentially life-threatening scenarios early in the investigative process.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12218/Overview