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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1416 (2026)

Genetic tests; chain of custody; competent evidence

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The chain of custody of blood or tissue specimens shall be competent evidence and admissible by stipulation or by a verified written report, without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity, unless a timely written request for testimony is made at least thirty days prior to trial.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1989–1994 · leading case: State v. Smith, 437 N.W.2d 803 (Neb. 1989).
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State v. Smith, 437 N.W.2d 803 (Neb. 1989). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1416 (Reissue 1988).”
State ex rel. Cooper v. Harmon, 512 N.W.2d 656 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). “” § 43-1416. Harmon did not make a request for testimony from a representative of the laboratory which conducted the testing, either prior to or during the trial.”
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