Law Changes

Senators addressed a variety of judiciary issues this session. Among the measures passed were bills concerning abortions, juvenile justice reform and changes to laws relating to minors.

Criminal Justice  read more »

**reprinted from the Norfolk Daily News**

It’s not yet known how a new sex offender law will affect law enforcement.

Law enforcement officials and others will learn more about the nuances of Legislative Bill 285, passed into law last legislative session, at special training this week.

We're not sure until things are broken down and you start doing the math. But there is potential we could receive more people on lifetime placement,” said Joel Denney, a parole officer who supervises those offenders on lifetime registration.  read more »

 Effictive September 1, 2007, the laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles on public road have changed. Please see the revised statute below.

Section 60-6,356 - All-terrain vehicle; operation; restrictions; city or village ordinance; county board resolution.  read more »

After a bracket motion failed, senators passed a bill May 28 adopting lethal injection as the state’s method of execution.  read more »

As of Monday June 1, 2009 civil process fees have increased to comply with Nebraska Statute 33-117 and Legislative Bill 35.

Please review the update fee schedule at the followinng link:

Fee Schedule