§ 8.12.140. Domestic violence temporary or extended restraining orders.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate a domestic violence temporary or extended restraining order issued pursuant to NRS 33.020 or an out-of-state order for protection.

(b)

If the violation is accompanied by a violent physical act by the adverse party against a person protected by the order, the court shall:

(1)

Impose upon the adverse party a fine of $1,000.00 or require him to perform a minimum of 100 hours of work for the community;

(2)

Sentence him to imprisonment in the county jail for not fewer than five days nor more than six months;

(3)

Order him to reimburse the applicant, in an amount as determined by the court, for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by the applicant in seeking to enforce the temporary, extended, or out-of-state order, and for all medical expenses of the applicant and any minor child incurred as a result of the violent physical act; and

(4)

Order him to participate in and complete a program of professional counseling, at his own expense, if such counseling is available.

(Ord. No. 3036, § 1, 9-27-82; Ord. No. 3863, § 1, 9-25-89; Ord. No. 4112, § 1, 5-28-91; Ord. No. 4809, § 1, 10-28-97; Ord. No. 5056, § 1, 10-12-99)