Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (2026)

Hearing; copy of former judgment as evidence

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At the hearing of any person charged with being a habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any of such crimes formerly committed by the party so charged, shall be competent and prima facie evidence of such former judgment and commitment.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 27 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1966–2023 · leading case: State v. Hurbenca, 669 N.W.2d 668 (Neb. 2003).
State v. Hurbenca, 669 N.W.2d 668 (Neb. 2003). · cites it 10× “He asserts that because § 29-2221 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1995) do not specify the applicable standard which the district court should have utilized in determining whether the prosecution had satisfied its burden of proving his prior convictions, the statutes…”
State v. Smith, 292 Neb. 434 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 3× “In contrast, for purposes of the habitual criminal statute, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 2008) provides that “a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and com- mitment was had, for any of such crimes formerly…”
State v. Dixon, 837 N.W.2d 496 (Neb. 2013). · cites it 2× “28 See § 29-2221 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 2008).”
State v. Thomas, 685 N.W.2d 69 (Neb. 2004). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1995).”
State v. Alford, 774 N.W.2d 394 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 3× “[45] [20] Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 2008) states that "a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any such crimes formerly committed by the party so charged, shall be competent and…”
State v. King, 693 N.W.2d 250 (Neb. 2005). · cites it 2× “We vacate King’s sentences and remand the cause to the trial court with directions for a new enhancement hearing and for resentencing following the hearing.”
State v. Hall, 708 N.W.2d 209 (Neb. 2005). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1995) provides: At the hearing of any person charged with being an habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any of such crimes formerly…”
State v. King, 724 N.W.2d 80 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 2× “Furthermore, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1995) provides: At the hearing of any person charged with being an habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any of such…”
State v. Jackson, 408 N.W.2d 720 (Neb. 1987). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1985).”
State v. Sardeson, 437 N.W.2d 473 (Neb. 1989). · cites it 3× “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1985) provides as follows: At the hearing of any person charged with being an habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any of such…”
State v. Coffman, 416 N.W.2d 243 (Neb. 1987). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2222 (Reissue 1985) provides: At the hearing of any person charged with being an habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and commitment was had, for any of such crimes formerly…”
State v. Bundy, 147 N.W.2d 500 (Neb. 1966). · cites it 6× “Defendant seems to base his contentions on section 29-2222, R. R. S. 1943, which reads as follows: “At the hearing of any person charged with being an habitual criminal, a duly authenticated copy of the former judgment and commitment, from any court in which such judgment and…”
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