Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-717 (2026)

Violation; penalty

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Any person who willfully fails to make any report of child abuse or neglect required by section 28-711 shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2018–2024 · leading case: Bell v. Grow With Me Childcare & Preschool, 299 Neb. 136 (Neb. 2018).

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Bell v. Grow With Me Childcare & Preschool, 299 Neb. 136 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 2× “5 This registry contains “records of all reports of child abuse or neglect opened for investigation” that are 4 See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-717 (Reissue 2016). 5 See §§ 28-718 and 28-720.”

Kelly v. Kelly (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “Kelly argues that any limitation on her ability to report alleged abuse subjects her to criminal penalties under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-717 (Reissue 2016) and violates public policy.”

Smith v. Greenwalt (Neb. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “The mother also argued that the reporting limitation in the parenting plan subjected her to criminal penalties under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-717 (Reissue 2016) (person who willfully fails to make report of child abuse or neglect required by § 28-711 shall be guilty of Class III…”

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