Nebraska Revised Statutes
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415 (2026)
Results of genetic tests; admissible evidence; rebuttable presumption
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(1) The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity.
(2) When the results of tests, whether or not such tests were ordered pursuant to section 43-1414, show a probability of paternity of ninety-nine percent or more, there shall exist a rebuttable presumption of paternity.
(3) Such evidence may be introduced by verified written report without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity or accuracy unless there is a timely written request for personal testimony of the expert at least thirty days prior to trial.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1989–2023 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Dady v. Snelling, 637 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001).
State Ex Rel. Dady v. Snelling, 637 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). “§ 43-1415 (Reissue 1998), which provides: (1) The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity. (2) When…”
State v. Smith, 437 N.W.2d 803 (Neb. 1989). “Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1415 and 43-1416 (Reissue 1988) designate the method of introducing the tests into evidence, their admissibility, and the evidence necessary to show the chain of custody of the samples.”
Cavanaugh v. DeBaudiniere, 493 N.W.2d 197 (Neb. Ct. App. 1992). “Regarding paternity cases, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415 (Reissue 1988) states: “The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity.”
Cnty. of Hall v. Antonson, 437 N.W.2d 813 (Neb. 1989). “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415 (Reissue 1988).”
Evan S. v. Laura H., 990 N.W.2d 27 (Neb. Ct. App. 2023). “” § 43-1415. See, also, State on behalf of Dady v.”
Chatterjee v. Chatterjee, 986 N.W.2d 283 (Neb. 2023). “Apurba further contends that the results of the DNA test show he is the biological father of Indraja’s children by a likelihood of over 99 percent and that thus, a rebuttable presumption exists under § 43-1415 that he is their father.”
State ex rel. Cooper v. Harmon, 512 N.W.2d 656 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). “§ 43-1415. “The chain of custody of blood or tissue specimens shall be competent evidence and admissible by stipulation or by a verified written report unless a timely request for testimony is made at least thirty days prior to trial.”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415(1) — 1 case
State Ex Rel. Dady v. Snelling, 637 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). “§ 43-1415 (Reissue 1998), which provides: (1) The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity. (2) When…”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415(2) — 1 case
Evan S. v. Laura H., 990 N.W.2d 27 (Neb. Ct. App. 2023). “” § 43-1415. See, also, State on behalf of Dady v.”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1415(3) — 1 case
State Ex Rel. Dady v. Snelling, 637 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). “§ 43-1415 (Reissue 1998), which provides: (1) The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity. (2) When…”
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