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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-201.04 - Supreme Court judicial districts; population figures and maps; basis.

24-201.04.
Supreme Court judicial districts; population figures and maps; basis.
For purposes of section 24-201.02, the Legislature adopts the official population figures and maps from the 2020 Census Redistricting (Public Law 94-171) TIGER/Line Shapefiles published by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
Source
Laws 1991, LB 616, § 2;
Laws 2001, LB 853, § 2;
Laws 2011, LB699, § 2;
Laws 2021, First Spec. Sess., LB6, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-202 - Judges; eligibility.

24-202.
Judges; eligibility.
(1) No person shall be eligible to the office of judge of the Supreme Court unless he or she (a) is at least thirty years of age and a citizen of the United States, (b) has had five years of practice of law in the State of Nebraska which may include prior service as a judge, (c) is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court, and (d) is, on the effective date of appointment, a resident and elector of the district he or she is to represent.
(2) This section and sections 24-301, 24-505.01, 43-2,118, 48-153, and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a judge of the Supreme Court after such effective date.
Source
Laws 1879, § 12, p. 84;
R.S.1913, § 1138;
C.S.1922, § 1067;
C.S.1929, § 27-202;
R.S.1943, § 24-202;
Laws 1963, c. 128, § 1, p. 481;
Laws 1979, LB 237, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-204.01 - Original jurisdiction; issue of constitutionality of acts of Legislature; attorney fees; costs; payment.

24-204.01.
Original jurisdiction; issue of constitutionality of acts of Legislature; attorney fees; costs; payment.
When an original action is instituted in the Supreme Court by or against the state, or any office, department, or officer thereof, involving the constitutionality of any act of the Legislature no matter when such act was passed, attorney fees and costs may be allowed if any of the following conditions set forth in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of this section are found to exist:
(1)(a) The action challenges the constitutionality of an act which the Attorney General has previously ruled constitutional or unconstitutional or as to which he has made no ruling, or (b) the action supports the constitutionality of an act which the Attorney General has previously ruled unconstitutional;
(2) The action is pending or commenced while the Legislature is in session; or
(3) The action is brought by a real party in interest and raises a justiciable issue or issues.
No such payment shall be made until approval thereof shall have been given by the Legislature by resolution adopted by a majority vote of its members.
The Supreme Court, upon finding that the conditions set forth in this section exist, shall allow reasonable attorney fees and costs in such amounts and for such parties as the court shall determine. Such fees and costs shall be taxed to the Attorney General and paid out of such appropriation as the Legislature shall make for that purpose.
Source
Laws 1967, c. 135, § 1, p. 420.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-205 - Supreme Court Education Fund; created; use; investment.

24-205.
Supreme Court Education Fund; created; use; investment.
The Supreme Court Education Fund is created. The State Court Administrator shall administer the fund. The fund shall consist of money remitted pursuant to section 33-154. The fund shall only be used to aid in supporting the mandatory training and education program for judges and employees of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, separate juvenile courts, county courts, and Nebraska Probation System as enacted by rule of the Supreme Court.
On July 1, 2014, or as soon thereafter as administratively possible, the State Treasurer shall transfer one hundred nine thousand three hundred eighty-three dollars from the Supreme Court Education Fund to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges as an offset to the increase in the state's contribution to the Nebraska Judges Retirement System.
Any money in the Supreme Court Education Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 2003, LB 760, § 1;
Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 9;
Laws 2011, LB378, § 16;
Laws 2014, LB906, § 13.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-205.01 - Judicial Branch Education Advisory Committee; powers.

24-205.01.
Judicial Branch Education Advisory Committee; powers.
(1) The Supreme Court may appoint a Judicial Branch Education Advisory Committee.
(2) The Judicial Branch Education Advisory Committee may:
(a) Develop for review by the Supreme Court standards and rules and regulations addressing such issues as the criteria for mandatory education for judges, criteria for approval of qualified activities, reporting requirements, sanctions for noncompliance, exemptions, and confidentiality of records;
(b) Develop for review by the Supreme Court standards and policies for education and training of all nonjudge judicial branch employees, including criteria for approval of qualified activities, reporting requirements, sanctions for noncompliance, and exemptions;
(c) Make recommendations to the State Court Administrator regarding budget requests and pursue grant funding;
(d) Develop for review by the Supreme Court policies regarding funding for travel and other related educational expenses for all employees for both instate and out-of-state travel; and
(e) Participate in additional activities as assigned by the Supreme Court in order to promote excellence in the administration of justice through quality education.
Source
Laws 2003, LB 760, § 2.
Annotations
Under subsection (1) of section 84-712.01, the Judicial Branch Education advisory committee's unwritten policy of keeping its records confidential did not, in light of this section, governing the committee's power to develop standards and policies for review by the Nebraska Supreme Court, render such records confidential under the statutory exception to the public records laws for records not to be made public according to section 84-712.01, although subdivision (2)(a) of this section contemplated promulgation of rules regarding the confidentiality of Judicial Branch Education records, where no such rules had been adopted by the Nebraska Supreme Court. State ex rel. Veskrna v. Steel, 296 Neb. 581, 894 N.W.2d 788 (2017).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-206 - Terms of court, special.

24-206.
Terms of court, special.
The judges of the Supreme Court, or a majority of them, are hereby authorized to appoint and hold a special term of said court at such time as they may designate, for disposing of the unfinished business of any general term of said court, and may appoint one special term of said court in any one year for general or special purposes.
Source
Laws 1879, § 15, p. 84;
R.S.1913, § 1142;
C.S.1922, § 1071;
C.S.1929, § 27-206;
R.S.1943, § 24-206.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-208 - Opinions; when filed.

24-208.
Opinions; when filed.
The court shall cause to be reported with as much brevity as practicable each of its decisions which reverses or modifies the judgment of the district court, and also each other decision, whether made in disposing of a motion or otherwise, which determines or modifies any theretofore unsettled or new and important question of law, or that gives construction to any provision of the Constitution or of a statute not before construed, together with such other of its decisions as are deemed to be of interest or importance.
Source
Laws 1879, § 18, p. 85;
R.S.1913, § 1145;
Laws 1915, c. 21, § 1, p. 82;
C.S.1922, § 1074;
C.S.1929, § 27-208;
R.S.1943, § 24-208.
Annotations
Opinions of appellate courts are entitled to consideration in determining the effect of their mandates. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. v. Gillan, 70 F.Supp. 640 (D. Neb. 1945).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-209 - Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library; repository of decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; distribution of electronic opinions; sale of printed volumes or issues; Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund; created.

24-209.
Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library; repository of decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; distribution of electronic opinions; sale of printed volumes or issues; Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund; created.
(1) The Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library shall be the repository for the published judicial opinions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals which have been designated for permanent publication. All previous official bound and printed volumes of the appellate courts' opinions shall be made available on the Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library. Other distribution of such electronic opinions shall be as directed by the Supreme Court.
(2) As directed by the Supreme Court, extra circulating copies of previously printed volumes or issues of the Nebraska Reports, Nebraska Appellate Reports, Nebraska Advance Sheets, and Decisions of the Nebraska Court of Appeals may be sold as prescribed by the Supreme Court. The money received from such sales shall be paid into the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund which is hereby created.
Source
Laws 1879, § 20, p. 86;
Laws 1901, c. 24, § 2, p. 330;
Laws 1907, c. 41, § 1, p. 179;
R.S.1913, § 1147;
Laws 1921, c. 213, § 1, p. 752;
C.S.1922, § 1076;
Laws 1923, c. 129, § 1, p. 322;
C.S.1929, § 27-209;
Laws 1937, c. 59, § 1, p. 236;
C.S.Supp.,1941, § 27-209;
R.S.1943, § 24-209;
Laws 1947, c. 185, § 3, p. 611;
Laws 1957, c. 210, § 1, p. 742;
Laws 1961, c. 101, § 1, p. 332;
Laws 1961, c. 243, § 1, p. 724;
Laws 1963, c. 303, § 1, p. 897;
Laws 1963, c. 129, § 1, p. 496;
Laws 1971, LB 10, § 1;
Laws 1972, LB 1284, § 13;
Laws 1977, LB 9, § 1;
Laws 1979, LB 377, § 1;
Laws 1983, LB 271, § 1;
Laws 1984, LB 13, § 5;
Laws 1984, LB 848, § 1;
Laws 1985, LB 498, § 1;
Laws 1986, LB 750, § 1;
Laws 1986, LB 811, § 11;
Laws 1991, LB 732, § 33;
Laws 1992, LB 1059, § 2;
Laws 1995, LB 271, § 2;
Laws 2002, LB 876, § 4;
Laws 2015, LB301, § 2;
Laws 2023, LB799, § 2.
Operative Date: September 2, 2023
Annotations
In absence of copyright, printer could publish and sell copies of Supreme Court Reports, even though plates belonged to state. State v. State Journal Co., 77 Neb. 752, 110 N.W. 763 (1906), affirming 75 Neb. 275, 106 N.W. 434 (1905).
Supreme Court Reports belong to office and not to judge personally. Clifford v. Hall County, 60 Neb. 506, 83 N.W. 661 (1900).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-211 - Clerk and reporter; salaries; how fixed; duties.

24-211.
Clerk and reporter; salaries; how fixed; duties.
(1) The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall keep his or her office at the State Capitol, be the custodian of the seal of the court, perform the duties devolving upon him or her by law, and be subject to the orders of the court. The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the Supreme Court.
(2) The Reporter of Decisions shall keep his or her office at the State Capitol, perform the duties devolving upon him or her by law, and be subject to the orders of the court. The Reporter of Decisions shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the Supreme Court.
Source
Laws 1879, § 17, p. 85;
R.S.1913, § 1144;
Laws 1921, c. 103, § 1, p. 373;
C.S.1922, § 1073;
C.S.1929, § 27-211;
R.S.1943, § 24-211;
Laws 1955, c. 78, § 1, p. 233;
Laws 1965, c. 109, § 1, p. 433;
Laws 1991, LB 732, § 34;
Laws 1995, LB 271, § 3;
Laws 2023, LB799, § 3.
Operative Date: September 2, 2023
Cross References
Clerk:
Amercement for neglect of duty, see section 25-1546.
Deputy, appointment, see section 24-401.
General duties, see sections 25-2204 to 25-2214.
Not to practice as an attorney, see section 7-111.
Oaths and affirmations, power to administer, see section 24-1002.
Serves as State Librarian, see section 51-102.
Annotations
Under former law, since office of clerk is constitutional office, specific appropriation of payment of salary is unnecessary. Weston v. Herdman, 64 Neb. 24, 89 N.W. 384 (1902).
Salary provided is exclusive mode of compensation. In re Brown, 15 Neb. 688, 50 N.W. 273 (1884).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-212 - Preparation and publication of decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; annotations.

24-212.
Preparation and publication of decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; annotations.
(1) The Reporter of Decisions shall prepare the opinions designated for permanent publication from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for publication in the Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library as soon as feasible. Such opinions should show the name of the judge writing the opinion, the names of the judges concurring therein, and the names of the judges, if any, dissenting from the opinion.
(2) At such times as the Revisor of Statutes may request, the Reporter shall also edit and arrange for publication or electronic release in the statutes of Nebraska, annotations of the decisions of the Supreme Court of Nebraska and the decisions of the Court of Appeals designated for permanent publication and transmit them to the Revisor of Statutes.
Source
Laws 1879, § 19, p. 85;
Laws 1901, c. 24, § 1, p. 329;
R.S.1913, § 1146;
C.S.1922, § 1075;
Laws 1929, c. 84, § 1, p. 334;
C.S.1929, § 27-212;
R.S.1943, § 24-212;
Laws 1967, c. 328, § 1, p. 868;
Laws 1979, LB 377, § 2;
Laws 1984, LB 848, § 2;
Laws 1994, LB 1244, § 1;
Laws 1995, LB 271, § 4;
Laws 2015, LB301, § 3;
Laws 2023, LB799, § 4.
Operative Date: September 2, 2023
Annotations
Reporter should cooperate in letting printing contract with other state agencies authorized to act. Traphagen v. Lindsay, 95 Neb. 823, 146 N.W. 1026 (1914).
It is the duty of reporter to publish at lowest reasonable cost. In re Brown, 15 Neb. 688, 50 N.W. 273 (1884).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-214 - Fee book; entries; duty of clerk.

24-214.
Fee book; entries; duty of clerk.
The Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Nebraska shall keep a book, which shall be provided by the state, and which shall be known as the Fee Book of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, and shall be a part of the records of said office, and in which shall be entered every item of fees collected by him, showing in separate columns the name of the party from whom received, the time of receiving the same, the amount received and for what service the same was charged.
Source
Laws 1909, c. 39, § 1, p. 223;
R.S.1913, § 1150;
Laws 1921, c. 213, § 2, p. 753;
C.S.1922, § 1079;
C.S.1929, § 27-214;
R.S.1943, § 24-214.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-215 - Fees; quarterly payment into General Fund; transcripts for Supreme Court of United States; powers and duties of clerk.

24-215.
Fees; quarterly payment into General Fund; transcripts for Supreme Court of United States; powers and duties of clerk.
The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall, on the first day in January, April, July, and October of each year, pay into the General Fund of the state treasury all fees of every nature and description received by him or her during the preceding three months; and the State Treasurer shall issue his or her receipt for such fees. If the clerk shall find it necessary to procure additional clerical help in preparing transcripts for use in the Supreme Court of the United States, he or she is authorized to pay for such additional help out of the fees collected for preparing such transcripts, taking proper receipts therefor; and he or she shall account for the balance of such fees as hereinbefore provided.
Source
Laws 1909, c. 39, § 2, p. 224;
R.S.1913, § 1151;
Laws 1921, c. 213, § 3, p. 753;
C.S.1922, § 1080;
C.S.1929, § 27-215;
R.S.1943, § 24-215;
Laws 1981, LB 545, § 5.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-216 - Fees; neglect or fraud in report; penalty.

24-216.
Fees; neglect or fraud in report; penalty.
If the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall omit to comply with the provisions of sections 24-214 and 24-215, or shall fail or neglect to keep a correct account of the fees by him received, or shall fail or neglect to make a report to the Governor of the state as herein provided by law, with intent to evade the provisions of said sections, he shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. If he shall intentionally make a false report under oath, he shall be guilty of perjury and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in section 28-915.
Source
Laws 1909, c. 39, § 3, p. 224;
R.S.1913, § 1152;
Laws 1921, c. 213, § 4, p. 754;
C.S.1922, § 1081;
C.S.1929, § 27-216;
R.S.1943, § 24-216;
Laws 1977, LB 40, § 99;
Laws 1978, LB 748, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-217 - Supreme Court; bailiffs.

24-217.
Supreme Court; bailiffs.
The court may also appoint not to exceed two bailiffs, who shall have power to serve any process issuing out of said court in the exercise of its original jurisdiction, and shall receive for such services the same fees as sheriffs for similar services.
Source
Laws 1879, § 22, p. 87;
R.S.1913, § 1149;
Laws 1919, c. 13, § 1, p. 73;
Laws 1921, c. 213, § 1-A, p. 753;
C.S.1922, § 1078;
C.S.1929, § 27-230;
R.S.1943, § 24-217.
Cross References
For fees of sheriff, see section 33-117.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-218 - Chief Justice; purchase liability insurance; for whom.

24-218.
Chief Justice; purchase liability insurance; for whom.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, or the State Court Administrator acting on his or her behalf, shall have the authority to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any judge, officer, or employee of any court in this state against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the state would have the power to indemnify the individual against such liability under any other provision of law.
Source
Laws 1981, LB 472, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-219 - Supreme Court; answer questions of law; when.

24-219.
Supreme Court; answer questions of law; when.
The Supreme Court may answer questions of law certified to it by the Supreme Court of the United States, a Court of Appeals of the United States, or a United States District Court, when requested by the certifying court, if there are involved in any proceeding before it questions of law of this state which may be determinative of the cause then pending in the certifying court as to which it appears to the certifying court there is no controlling precedent in the decisions of the Supreme Court of this state. Such request shall not obligate the Supreme Court to accept such request for certification and the Supreme Court may, in its absolute discretion, accept or reject such request for certification as it shall in each case determine.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 1.
Annotations
Under this section, the Nebraska Supreme Court is limited to answering questions of law which have been certified to it by a federal court. Givens v. Anchor Packing, 237 Neb. 565, 466 N.W.2d 771 (1991).
Fact that district court did not certify to state Supreme Court question of whether state tolls, during plaintiff's infancy, running of ten-year statute of limitations provided for medical malpractice actions did not bar court of appeals from utilizing certification procedure, especially where certification procedure was not available to district court at time it considered statute of limitations issue. Hatfield v. Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hosp., 701 F.2d 1266 (8th Cir. 1983).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-220 - Certification request; how invoked.

24-220.
Certification request; how invoked.
Sections 24-219 to 24-225 may be invoked by a written request of any of the courts referred to in section 24-219 upon such court's own motion, or upon the motion to that court of any attorney involved.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-221 - Certification request; contents.

24-221.
Certification request; contents.
A certification request shall set forth (1) the questions of law to be answered and (2) a statement of all facts relevant to the questions certified and showing fully the nature of the controversy in which the questions arose.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 3.
Annotations
The Nebraska Supreme Court will not accept a federal district court's certified question from an action challenging a city ordinance when the question fails to specify the nature of the plaintiffs' challenge to the ordinance on state law grounds and fails to identify any state statutes or state constitutional provisions that were allegedly violated. Keller v. City of Fremont, 280 Neb. 788, 790 N.W.2d 711 (2010).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-222 - Certification request; requirements; acceptance.

24-222.
Certification request; requirements; acceptance.
The certification request shall be prepared by the certifying court, signed by the judge presiding at the hearing, and forwarded to the Supreme Court by the clerk of the certifying court under its official seal. The Supreme Court may require the original or copies of all or any portion of the record before the certifying court to be filed with the certification order if, in the opinion of the Supreme Court, the record or portion thereof may be necessary in answering the questions. The Supreme Court shall determine whether to accept the certification request within sixty days following receipt by the court of the request. If the court fails to act on the request within sixty days of receipt, the request shall be deemed rejected.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-223 - Certification request; fees and costs.

24-223.
Certification request; fees and costs.
Fees and costs shall be the same as in civil appeals docketed with the Supreme Court.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 5.
Cross References
Docket fees, see sections 33-103, 33-103.01, 33-107.01, and 33-107.03.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-224 - Certification request; Supreme Court; duties.

24-224.
Certification request; Supreme Court; duties.
If a certification request made pursuant to section 24-222 is accepted by the Supreme Court, it shall promptly notify the requesting court in writing of such fact and the proceedings shall thereafter be as provided by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall provide an expedited briefing and hearing process so that resolution of the accepted question may be promptly determined and justice not delayed.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 6.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-225 - Certification request; Supreme Court opinion; delivery.

24-225.
Certification request; Supreme Court opinion; delivery.
The written opinion of the Supreme Court stating the law governing the questions certified shall be sent by the clerk under the seal of the Supreme Court to the certifying court and to the parties.
Source
Laws 1982, LB 724, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-226 - Use of electronic research capabilities; authorized; payment.

24-226.
Use of electronic research capabilities; authorized; payment.
The Supreme Court may authorize, for judges of the district court and judges of the county court, the use of electronic research capabilities available on the state computer network. All costs and expenses related to such use shall be paid by the Supreme Court.
Source
Laws 1992, LB 1059, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-227.01 - Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

24-227.01.
Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
The Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund is created. The State Court Administrator shall administer the fund. The fund shall only be used to support automation expenses of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, separate juvenile courts, county courts, and Nebraska Probation System from the computer automation budget program.
On July 1, 2014, or as soon thereafter as administratively possible, the State Treasurer shall transfer six hundred thousand dollars from the Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges as an offset to the increase in the state's contribution to the Nebraska Judges Retirement System.
Any money in the Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 2002, Second Spec. Sess., LB 13, § 1;
Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 10;
Laws 2011, LB378, § 17;
Laws 2014, LB906, § 14.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-228 - Assumption of district court expenses; when.

24-228.
Assumption of district court expenses; when.
The Supreme Court shall assume as expenses the cost of word processing and data processing hardware and software involved in the operation of the district courts if those costs are for services provided on equipment owned by the State of Nebraska and the services have been approved by the State Court Administrator.
Source
Laws 1993, LB 832, § 3;
Laws 1997, LB 216, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-229 - Counsel for Discipline Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

24-229.
Counsel for Discipline Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
The Counsel for Discipline Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be established within the Supreme Court and administered by the State Court Administrator. The fund shall consist of a portion of the annual membership dues assessed by the Nebraska State Bar Association and remitted to the Supreme Court for credit to the fund. Except as otherwise directed by the Supreme Court during the period from November 21, 2009, until June 30, 2011, the fund shall only be used to pay the costs associated with the operation of the Office of the Counsel for Discipline. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 2007, LB322, § 1;
Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 11.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-230 - Judicial hearing officer; appointment by Supreme Court; powers; qualifications; rights of parties.

24-230.
Judicial hearing officer; appointment by Supreme Court; powers; qualifications; rights of parties.
(1) The Supreme Court may appoint judicial hearing officers as needed to serve on a full-time or part-time basis for county courts sitting as juvenile courts and for separate juvenile courts. A judicial hearing officer is entitled to receive a salary as established by the Supreme Court.
(2) In accordance with the rules of the Supreme Court, a judicial hearing officer may preside in, hear, and determine any case or proceeding initiated under the Nebraska Juvenile Code.
(3) To be qualified for appointment as a judicial hearing officer, a person shall be an attorney in good standing admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska and shall meet any other requirements imposed by the Supreme Court. A judicial hearing officer shall be sworn or affirmed to faithfully hear and examine the cause and to make a just and true report according to the best of his or her understanding. The oath or affirmation may be administered by any judge of the State of Nebraska. A judicial hearing officer may be removed at any time by the Supreme Court.
(4) In any and all cases referred to a judicial hearing officer by a county court sitting as a juvenile court or a separate juvenile court, the parties shall have the right to take exceptions to the findings and recommendations made by the hearing officer and to have a further hearing before such court for final disposition. The court upon receipt of the findings, recommendations, and exceptions shall review the judicial hearing officer's report and may accept or reject all or any part of the report and enter judgment based on the court's own determination.
(5) The Supreme Court shall promulgate rules for all other qualifications of judicial hearing officers; for the extent of authority which may be assigned and the procedure for assignment of authority by a county court sitting as a juvenile court or a separate juvenile court; for practice and procedure before such judicial hearing officers; and for the training of judicial hearing officers, including rules for training sessions and continuing education requirements.
Source
Laws 2011, LB669, § 6.
Cross References
Nebraska Juvenile Code, see section 43-2,129.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-231 - Supreme Court Attorney Services Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

24-231.
Supreme Court Attorney Services Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
The Supreme Court Attorney Services Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be under the control of the Supreme Court and administered by the State Court Administrator. The fund shall consist of mandatory assessments and fees, grants, donations, and gifts. The fund shall be used for expenses related to regulation of the practice of law in Nebraska. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act. Interest earned shall be credited back to the fund.
Source
Laws 2015, LB194, § 1.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-232 - Eviction proceedings; annual report; contents.

24-232.
Eviction proceedings; annual report; contents.
(1) On or before January 15, 2022, and July 15, 2022, and on or before each January 15 and July 15 thereafter, the Supreme Court shall electronically submit a report to the Clerk of the Legislature that includes, for the preceding six months the following information pertaining to eviction proceedings, broken down by county:
(a) The number of eviction proceedings initiated;
(b) The number of tenants represented by counsel;
(c) The number of landlords represented by counsel;
(d) The number of orders granting restitution of the premises entered by default; and
(e) The number of orders granting restitution of the premises entered, broken down by the specific statutory authority under which possession was sought.
(2) For purposes of this section:
(a) Eviction proceeding means an action involving a claim for forcible entry and detainer involving a residential tenancy under sections 25-21,219 to 25-21,235, the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, or the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act;
(b) Landlord includes a landlord as defined in section 76-1410 and a landlord as defined in section 76-1462;
(c) Residential tenancy means a tenancy subject to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act or any other tenancy involving a dwelling unit as defined in section 76-1410;
(d) Tenant means a tenant or former tenant of a residential tenancy; and
(e) When reference in this section is made to a definition found in both the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act, the definition relevant to the type of tenant at issue applies for purposes of this section.
Source
Laws 2021, LB320, § 14.
Cross References
Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act, see section 76-1450.
Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, see section 76-1401.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-301 - District judge; eligibility.

24-301.
District judge; eligibility.
No person shall be eligible to the office of district judge in any district unless he or she:
(1) Is at least thirty years of age;
(2) Is a citizen of the United States;
(3) Has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge;
(4) Is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and
(5) Is, on the effective date of appointment, a resident of the district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service.
This section and sections 24-202, 24-505.01, 43-2,118, 48-153, and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a district judge on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a district judge after such effective date.
Source
Laws 1879, § 23, p. 87;
R.S.1913, § 1160;
C.S.1922, § 1083;
C.S.1929, § 27-301;
R.S.1943, § 24-301;
Laws 1979, LB 237, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-301.01 - District judge; judge of separate juvenile court; salary.

24-301.01.
District judge; judge of separate juvenile court; salary.
As soon as the same may be legally paid under the Constitution of Nebraska, each judge of the district court and each judge of a separate juvenile court shall be paid a salary of thirty-nine thousand five hundred dollars per annum. On January 8, 1981, the salary shall be increased to an amount equal to six percent over the base salary. For the purposes of this section base salary shall mean the amount derived by increasing thirty-nine thousand five hundred dollars by six percent. On January 6, 1983, and thereafter the salary paid shall be an amount equal to ninety-two and one-half percent of the salary set for the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court. Such salary shall be payable in equal installments.
Source
Laws 1945, c. 58, § 1, p. 251;
Laws 1947, c. 345, § 3, p. 1090;
Laws 1951, c. 58, § 2, p. 191;
Laws 1955, c. 77, § 2, p. 232;
Laws 1959, c. 93, § 2, p. 406;
Laws 1963, c. 127, § 2, p. 480;
Laws 1965, c. 110, § 1, p. 434;
Laws 1965, c. 116, § 1, p. 446;
Laws 1967, c. 136, § 2, p. 422;
Laws 1969, c. 174, § 2, p. 755;
Laws 1972, LB 1293, § 2;
Laws 1974, LB 923, § 2;
Laws 1976, LB 76, § 2;
Laws 1978, LB 672, § 2;
Laws 1979, LB 398, § 2;
Laws 1981, LB 111, § 1.
Cross References
Section, interpretation, see section 24-201.03.
Supreme Court judges, salary, see section 24-201.01.
Annotations
Salary increase for district judges under this section became effective upon appointment of new district judges. Garrotto v. McManus, 185 Neb. 644, 177 N.W.2d 570 (1970).
Salary of district judge could not be decreased during term by deductions for retirement fund. Wilson v. Marsh, 162 Neb. 237, 75 N.W.2d 723 (1956).
Legislature of 1945 had once before fixed salary of district judges. State ex rel. Johnson v. Marsh, 149 Neb. 1, 29 N.W.2d 799 (1947).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-304 - Terms of court, special.

24-304.
Terms of court, special.
A special term may be ordered and held by the district judge in any county in his district, for the transaction of any business, if he deem it necessary. In ordering a special term he shall direct whether a grand or petit jury, or both, shall be summoned.
Source
Laws 1879, § 25, p. 87;
R.S.1913, § 1163;
C.S.1922, § 1086;
C.S.1929, § 27-304;
R.S.1943, § 24-304.
Annotations
A session of court held at other times than those fixed by law is a special term. Glebe v. State, 106 Neb. 251, 183 N.W. 295 (1921).
Judge may call a special term if he deems it necessary. Russell v. State, 77 Neb. 519, 110 N.W. 380 (1906).
Power was conferred of calling special terms for the purpose, among others, of expediting trials in criminal cases of persons incarcerated and unable to give bail. Welsh v. State, 60 Neb. 101, 82 N.W. 368 (1900).
Judge is authorized to appoint and hold a special term in any county of his district. Nelson v. Alling, 58 Neb. 606, 79 N.W. 162 (1899); Nelson v. Farmland Security Co., 58 Neb. 604, 79 N.W. 161 (1899).
Judge may direct summoning of jury as in regular terms. Judge acts under statute, not Constitution. McElvoy v. State, 9 Neb. 157, 2 N.W. 378 (1879).
Record should show calling of special term. Burley v. State, 1 Neb. 385 (1871).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-305 - Absence of judge; adjournment from day to day.

24-305.
Absence of judge; adjournment from day to day.
If the judge does not appear on the day appointed for holding the court, the clerk shall make an entry thereof in his record and adjourn the court until the next day, and so on until the fourth day, unless the judge appears.
Source
Laws 1879, § 29, p. 88;
R.S.1913, § 1164;
C.S.1922, § 1087;
C.S.1929, § 27-305;
R.S.1943, § 24-305.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-306 - Absence of judge; adjournment until next regular term.

24-306.
Absence of judge; adjournment until next regular term.
If the judge does not appear by 5 p.m. in the afternoon of the fourth day, the court shall stand adjourned until the next regular term.
Source
Laws 1879, § 30, p. 88;
R.S.1913, § 1165;
C.S.1922, § 1088;
C.S.1929, § 27-306;
R.S.1943, § 24-306.
Annotations
In adjourning term, clerk acts in a ministerial capacity. Parrott v. Wolcott, 75 Neb. 530, 106 N.W. 607 (1906).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-307 - Absence of judge; adjournment by written order.

24-307.
Absence of judge; adjournment by written order.
If the judge be sick, or for any other sufficient cause is unable to attend court at the regularly appointed time, he may, by a written order, direct an adjournment to a particular day therein specified, and the clerk shall, on the first day of the term, or as soon thereafter as he received the order, adjourn the court as therein directed.
Source
Laws 1879, § 31, p. 88;
R.S.1913, § 1166;
C.S.1922, § 1089;
C.S.1929, § 27-307;
R.S.1943, § 24-307.
Annotations
Sufficient reason is presumed. Winder v. Winder, 86 Neb. 495, 125 N.W. 1095 (1910).
Term may be adjourned for sufficient reason. Russell v. State, 77 Neb. 519, 110 N.W. 380 (1906).
Judge may by written order in vacation adjourn regular term to specified date. Parrott v. Wolcott, 75 Neb. 530, 106 N.W. 607 (1906).
Adjournment of court to a holiday is null. Polin v. State, 14 Neb. 540, 16 N.W. 898 (1883).
Reason for adjournment is not reviewable. Smith v. State, 4 Neb. 277 (1876).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-308 - Failure of term; pending proceedings continued.

24-308.
Failure of term; pending proceedings continued.
No recognizance, or other instrument or proceeding, shall be rendered invalid by reason of there being a failure of the term, but all proceedings pending in court shall be continued to the next regular or special term, unless an adjournment be made as authorized in section 24-307.
Source
Laws 1879, § 32, p. 88;
R.S.1913, § 1167;
C.S.1922, § 1090;
C.S.1929, § 27-308;
R.S.1943, § 24-308.
Annotations
Recognizance continues in force. Bartling v. State, 67 Neb. 637, 93 N.W. 1047 (1903), affirming 67 Neb. 643, 97 N.W. 443 (1903).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-309 - Failure of term; persons recognized; sureties; liability.

24-309.
Failure of term; persons recognized; sureties; liability.
In case of such continuances or adjournments, persons recognized or bound to appear at the regular term, which has failed as aforesaid, shall be held bound in like manner, to appear at the time so fixed, and their sureties, if any, shall be liable, in case of their nonappearance, in the same manner as though the term had been held at the regular time, and they had failed to make their appearance thereat.
Source
Laws 1879, § 33, p. 89;
R.S.1913, § 1168;
C.S.1922, § 1091;
C.S.1929, § 27-309;
R.S.1943, § 24-309.
Annotations
Surety is not discharged by failure to hold term at which principal was recognized to appear. Bartling v. State, 67 Neb. 637, 93 N.W. 1047 (1903), affirming 67 Neb. 643, 97 N.W. 443 (1903).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-310 - Final adjournment; effect.

24-310.
Final adjournment; effect.
Upon any final adjournment of the court, all business not otherwise disposed of shall stand continued generally.
Source
Laws 1879, § 34, p. 89;
R.S.1913, § 1169;
C.S.1922, § 1092;
C.S.1929, § 27-310;
R.S.1943, § 24-310.
Annotations
Under section 24-310, R.R.S.1943, a trial court retains the authority to rule on a motion to vacate if the motion was made during the original term, even if none of the grounds listed in section 25-2001, R.R.S.1943, are met. Moackler v. Finley, 207 Neb. 353, 299 N.W.2d 166 (1980).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-313 - Inferior tribunal; powers over.

24-313.
Inferior tribunal; powers over.
The district court may by rule compel an inferior court or board to allow an appeal or to make or amend records according to law either by correcting an evident mistake or supplying an evident omission. This section shall not apply if the Administrative Procedure Act otherwise provides.
Source
Laws 1879, § 28, p. 88;
R.S.1913, § 1172;
C.S.1922, § 1095;
C.S.1929, § 27-313;
R.S.1943, § 24-313;
Laws 1988, LB 352, § 23;
Laws 1989, LB 182, § 7;
Laws 2010, LB800, § 1.
Cross References
Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
Annotations
District court may by order compel an inferior court or tribunal to amend record to correct an evident mistake. Liljehorn v. Fyfe, 178 Neb. 532, 134 N.W.2d 230 (1965).
District court may, by order, direct transcript to be returned to county judge for proper certification. Goetz Brewing Co. v. Waln, 92 Neb. 614, 139 N.W. 230 (1912), Ann. Cas. 1914A 336 (1912).
District court may not compel excise board to reconvene and hear evidence excluded. In re Thompsen, 84 Neb. 67, 120 N.W. 952 (1909).
Question of power to require supplemental transcript on criminal appeal raised but not decided. Thomsen v. State, 82 Neb. 634, 118 N.W. 330 (1908).
District court may compel excise board to furnish certified transcript in appeal, in liquor license contest. State ex rel. Thomas v. Board of Fire & Police Comrs. of Omaha, 76 Neb. 741, 108 N.W. 122 (1906).
District court may, by rule, compel county judge to write true history of case. New Home Sewing-Machine Co. v. Thornburg, 56 Neb. 636, 77 N.W. 86 (1898).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-318 - Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney.

24-318.
Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney.
Every judge of the district court, when it appears that any offense has been committed in connection with the trial of any cause, shall direct the county attorney to make a complete investigation, and to report to the judge fully and expeditiously the result of that investigation. If convinced that the interests of justice require, the judge shall direct that such report be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the district court and by him made a part of the records of the court. If the judge is satisfied that further action should be taken, he shall direct the county attorney to prosecute the party or parties who appear to have committed the offense, and it shall be the duty of the county attorney thereupon to proceed promptly with such prosecution. The county attorney in such proceedings may file an information verified on information and belief;
Provided,
where the judge is himself satisfied from what has occurred in the trial that a prosecution should be instituted, it shall be his duty to promptly order it without waiting for an investigation by the county attorney.
Source
Laws 1915, c. 246, § 1, p. 566;
C.S.1922, § 1115;
C.S.1929, § 27-318;
R.S.1943, § 24-318.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-337.01 - Clerk of the district court; assist clerk of county court; agreement; contents.

24-337.01.
Clerk of the district court; assist clerk of county court; agreement; contents.
When the clerk of the county court or the county court staff are temporarily unavailable or available on less than a full-time basis, the clerk of the district court shall, under the direction of the county court judge and in cooperation and agreement with the Supreme Court and State Court Administrator, assist the clerk of the county court in the provision of county court services which would otherwise require the presence of county court staff. Any agreement entered into under this section must be signed and stipulated to by the State Court Administrator, the county board, and the clerk of the district court after obtaining input from the clerk of the county court, a district court judge, a county court judge, and the county attorney. Any agreement entered into under this section may include, but is not limited to, financial considerations and scheduling.
Source
Laws 2011, LB669, § 5.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-337.04 - Clerk of district court; residency.

24-337.04.
Clerk of district court; residency.
A clerk of the district court elected after 2008 need not be a resident of the county when he or she files for election as clerk of the district court, but a clerk of the district court shall reside in a county for which he or she holds office.
Source
Laws 2009, LB7, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-345 - Funds uncalled for; payment to State Treasurer; clerk's liability discharged.

24-345.
Funds uncalled for; payment to State Treasurer; clerk's liability discharged.
All money, other than witness fees, fines, penalties, forfeitures and license money, that comes into the possession of the clerk of the district court for any county in the State of Nebraska by virtue of his or her office and remains in the custody of the clerk of the district court, uncalled for by the party or parties entitled to the money for a period of three years following the close of litigation in relation to the money, shall be remitted by the clerk of the district court to the State Treasurer on the first Tuesday in January, April, July, or October, respectively, following the expiration of the three-year period, for deposit in the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund pursuant to section 69-1317. Such payment shall release the bond of the clerk of the district court making such payment from all liability for the money so paid in compliance with this section.
Source
Laws 1933, c. 33, § 1, p. 214;
C.S.Supp.,1941, § 27-342;
R.S.1943, § 24-345;
Laws 1980, LB 572, § 1;
Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 26, § 1;
Laws 2019, LB406, § 1;
Laws 2021, LB532, § 1.
Cross References
Filing of claim to property delivered to state, see section 69-1318.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 24 - Courts › 24-349 - Sections, how construed.

24-349.
Sections, how construed.
Nothing in sections 24-345 to 24-349 shall be taken to modify or amend any existing statute relating to witness fees, fines, penalties, forfeitures or license money.
Source
Laws 1933, c. 33, § 5, p. 216;
C.S.Supp.,1941, § 27-346;
R.S.1943, § 24-349.