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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (2026)

Juvenile court; exclusive original and concurrent original jurisdiction

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(1) The juvenile court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction as to:

(a) Any juvenile described in subdivision (3) or (11) of section 43-247;

(b) Any juvenile who was under sixteen years of age at the time the alleged offense was committed and the offense falls under subdivision (1) of section 43-247;

(c) A party or proceeding described in subdivision (5) or (7) of section 43-247; and

(d) Any juvenile who was under fourteen years of age at the time the alleged offense was committed and the offense falls under subdivision (2) of section 43-247.

(2)(a) The juvenile court shall also have exclusive original jurisdiction as to:

(i) Any juvenile who is alleged to have committed an offense under subdivision (1) of section 43-247 and who was sixteen years of age or seventeen years of age at the time the alleged offense was committed; and

(ii) Any juvenile who was fourteen years of age or older at the time the alleged offense was committed and the offense falls under subdivision (2) of section 43-247 except offenses enumerated in subdivision (1)(a)(ii) of section 29-1816.

(b) Proceedings initiated under subsection (2) of this section may be transferred as provided in section 43-274.

(3)(a) The juvenile court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the county court or district court as to:

(i) Any juvenile described in subdivision (4) of section 43-247;

(ii) Any proceeding under subdivision (6), (8), (9), or (10) of section 43-247; and

(iii) Any juvenile described in subdivision (1)(a)(ii) of section 29-1816.

(b) Proceedings initiated under subsection (3) of this section may be transferred as provided in section 43-274.

(4) The juvenile court shall have the authority to grant temporary concurrent jurisdiction to the tribal court of an Indian child's tribe for the sole purpose of finalizing a tribal customary adoption as provided in sections 43-1518 to 43-1521.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 85 cases (40 in the last 5 years), 2016–2026 · leading case: In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016).
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In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 17× “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Sandrino T., 888 N.W.2d 371 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 7× “ANALYSIS The cases against Sandrino and Remus were brought in juvenile court pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
State v. Pauly, 972 N.W.2d 907 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 10× “” The court acknowledged that Pauly may have a “very good argument [for appeal]” but that those matters needed to be addressed in a pretrial hearing.”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 70× “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
Christine W. v. Trevor W., 928 N.W.2d 398 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 3× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (3)(b) (Reissue 2016).”
State v. Steven S. (In Re Steven S.), 908 N.W.2d 391 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 3× “In 2014, the legislation dictated that the county attorney or city attorney file the petition in the court with jurisdiction as outlined in what became codified as Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
State v. A.D., 939 N.W.2d 484 (Neb. 2020). · cites it 13× “§ 43-246.01 (1)(d) and (2)(b) (Reissue 2016). See, also, In re Interest of Tyrone K.”
In re Interest of Nizigiyimana R., 889 N.W.2d 362 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 3× “10 See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1)(c) (Reissue 2016).”
Nateesha B. v. Samuel C. (In Re Interest of Kamiya C.), 922 N.W.2d 739 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 2× “36 that the transfer from juvenile court to county court of juvenile cases brought under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016) was not a final order.”
State v. Aldana Cardenas, 990 N.W.2d 915 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 3× “We further note that under § 29-1816(3)(b), when a case is transferred from the county court or district court to the juvenile court, “the complete file in the county court or district court shall be transferred to the juvenile court and the complaint, indictment, or information…”
State v. Leroux, 916 N.W.2d 903 (Neb. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “MOTION TO TRANSFER TO JUVENILE COURT Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (3) (Reissue 2016) grants concurrent jurisdiction to the juvenile court and the county or district courts over juvenile offenders who (1) are 11 years of age or older and commit a traffic offense that is not a…”
State v. Esai P., 942 N.W.2d 416 (Neb. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “01 (3) (Reissue 2016) grants concurrent jurisdiction to the juvenile court and the county or district court over juvenile offenders who (1) are 11 years of age or older and commit a traffic offense that is not a felony or (2) are 14 years of age or older and commit a Class I,…”
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(1): 3 cases
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
State v. Keean F., No. A-20-420 (Neb. Ct. App. Nov. 10, 2020).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(1)(a): 1 case
Lizeth E. v. Roberto E., 12 N.W.3d 809 (Neb. 2024).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(1)(b): 1 case
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(1)(c): 1 case
In re Interest of Nizigiyimana R., 889 N.W.2d 362 (Neb. 2016). “10 See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1)(c) (Reissue 2016).”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(1)(d): 1 case
State v. Pauly, 972 N.W.2d 907 (Neb. 2022). “” The court acknowledged that Pauly may have a “very good argument [for appeal]” but that those matters needed to be addressed in a pretrial hearing.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(2): 6 cases
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Sandrino T., 888 N.W.2d 371 (Neb. 2016). “ANALYSIS The cases against Sandrino and Remus were brought in juvenile court pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
In re Interest of Anfernee W., No. A-23-208 (Neb. Ct. App. Aug. 1, 2023).
In re Interest of Zachary H., No. A-24-652 (Neb. Ct. App. Jan. 21, 2025).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(2)(a): 2 cases
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(2)(a)(ii): 1 case
In re Interest of Zachary H., No. A-24-652 (Neb. Ct. App. Jan. 21, 2025).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(2)(b): 3 cases
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
In re Interest of Zachary H., No. A-24-652 (Neb. Ct. App. Jan. 21, 2025).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(3): 9 cases
In re Interest of Tyrone K., 887 N.W.2d 489 (Neb. 2016). “The new jurisdictional structure is first set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (Reissue 2016).”
State v. Aldana Cardenas, 990 N.W.2d 915 (Neb. 2023). “We further note that under § 29-1816(3)(b), when a case is transferred from the county court or district court to the juvenile court, “the complete file in the county court or district court shall be transferred to the juvenile court and the complaint, indictment, or information…”
In re Interest of Luis D., 956 N.W.2d 25 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). “A juvenile fitting into the categories described in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (1) and (2) (Reissue 2016) must always be commenced in the juvenile court; however, proceedings initiated under § 43-246.”
State v. A.D., 939 N.W.2d 484 (Neb. 2020). “§ 43-246.01 (1)(d) and (2)(b) (Reissue 2016). See, also, In re Interest of Tyrone K.”
In re Interest of Aaden S., 25 N.W.3d 480 (Neb. Ct. App. 2025).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(3)(a)(iii): 1 case
In re Interest of Aaden S., 30 N.W.3d 668 (Neb. 2026).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(3)(b): 3 cases
Christine W. v. Trevor W., 928 N.W.2d 398 (Neb. 2019). “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01 (3)(b) (Reissue 2016).”
State v. A.D., 939 N.W.2d 484 (Neb. 2020). “§ 43-246.01 (1)(d) and (2)(b) (Reissue 2016). See, also, In re Interest of Tyrone K.”
Christine W. v. Trevor W., 303 Neb. 245 (Neb. 2019).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-246.01(3)(c): 2 cases
State v. Pauly, 972 N.W.2d 907 (Neb. 2022). “” The court acknowledged that Pauly may have a “very good argument [for appeal]” but that those matters needed to be addressed in a pretrial hearing.”
State v. A.D., 939 N.W.2d 484 (Neb. 2020). “§ 43-246.01 (1)(d) and (2)(b) (Reissue 2016). See, also, In re Interest of Tyrone K.”
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