Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1819.03 (2026)

Plea of guilty or nolo contendere; legislative findings and intent

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The Legislature finds and declares that in many instances involving an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who is charged with an offense punishable as a crime under state law, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is entered without the defendant knowing that a conviction of such offense is grounds for removal from the United States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States. Therefor, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section and section 29-1819.02 to promote fairness to such accused individuals by requiring in such cases that acceptance of a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere be preceded by an appropriate warning of the special consequences for such a defendant which may result from the plea. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the court in such cases shall grant the defendant a reasonable amount of time to negotiate with the prosecuting agency in the event the defendant or the defendant's counsel was unaware of the possibility of removal from the United States, or denial of naturalization as a result of conviction. It is further the intent of the Legislature that at the time of the plea no defendant shall be required to disclose his or her legal status to the court.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2013–2014 · leading case: State v. Medina-Liborio, 829 N.W.2d 96 (Neb. 2013).

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State v. Medina-Liborio, 829 N.W.2d 96 (Neb. 2013). · cites it 13× “02 must be read in light of the legislative intent expressed in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1819.03 (Reissue 2008), concluding: [Here,] the concerns of the legislature about a Defendant entering a plea without understanding the pos- sible deportation or naturalization consequences…”

State v. Rodriguez (Neb. 2014). · cites it 5× “Notably, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1819.03 (Reissue 2008), the Legislature’s statement of its intent in enacting § 29-1819.”

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