Obligación de reportar delitos violentos o sexuales contra niños menores de 12 años

Explicación Simple

Si ves que alguien le hace daño a un niño menor de 12 años, debes decírselo a la policía. Tienes que hacerlo rápido, dentro de 24 horas, para ayudar al niño.

Es como si vieras a un niño que se está ahogando en una piscina. No puedes quedarte callado; debes pedir ayuda inmediatamente para salvarlo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana, una maestra, escucha rumores de que un padre está abusando de su hijo de 10 años. Aunque no lo ha visto, decide informar a la policía dentro de las 24 horas para proteger al niño.

Penalidades

Si no reportas, podrías ser culpable de un delito menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

to report violent or sexual offense against child 12 years NRS202.882Duty to report violent or sexual offense against child 12 years of age or younger; penalty for failure to report; contents of report. 1.  Except as otherwise provided inNRS 202.885and202.888, a person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that another person has committed a violent or sexual offense against a child who is 12 years of age or younger shall: (a) Report the commission of the violent or sexual offense against the child to a law enforcement agency; and (b) Make such a report as soon as reasonably practicable but not later than 24 hours after the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the other person has committed the violent or sexual offense against the child. 2.  A person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. 3.  A report made pursuant to this section must include, without limitation: (a) If known, the name of the child and the name of the person who committed the violent or sexual offense against the child; (b) The location where the violent or sexual offense was committed; and (c) The facts and circumstances which support the person’s belief that the violent or sexual offense was committed. (Added to NRS by1999, 3523)