Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (2026)

Juvenile court; jurisdiction

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The juvenile court in each county shall have jurisdiction of:

(1) Any juvenile who has committed an act other than a traffic offense which would constitute a misdemeanor or an infraction under the laws of this state, or violation of a city or village ordinance, and who was eleven years of age or older at the time the act was committed;

(2) Any juvenile who has committed an act which would constitute a felony under the laws of this state and who was eleven years of age or older at the time the act was committed;

(3) Any juvenile:

(a) Who is homeless or destitute, or without proper support through no fault of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian; who is abandoned by his or her parent, guardian, or custodian; who lacks proper parental care by reason of the fault or habits of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian; whose parent, guardian, or custodian neglects or refuses to provide proper or necessary subsistence, education, or other care necessary for the health, morals, or well-being of such juvenile; whose parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide or neglects or refuses to provide special care made necessary by the mental condition of the juvenile; who is in a situation or engages in an occupation, including prostitution, dangerous to life or limb or injurious to the health or morals of such juvenile; or who has committed an act or engaged in behavior described in subdivision (1), (2), (3)(b), or (4) of this section and who was under eleven years of age at the time of such act or behavior;

(b) Who is eleven years of age or older and who (i) by reason of being wayward or habitually disobedient, is uncontrolled by his or her parent, guardian, or custodian; (ii) deports himself or herself so as to injure or endanger seriously the morals or health of himself, herself, or others; or (iii) is habitually truant from home or school; or

(4) Any juvenile who has committed an act which would constitute a traffic offense as defined in section 43-245 and who was eleven years of age or older at the time the act was committed;

(5) The parent, guardian, or custodian of any juvenile described in this section;

(6) The proceedings for termination of parental rights;

(7) Any juvenile who has been voluntarily relinquished, pursuant to section 43-106.01, to the Department of Health and Human Services or any child placement agency licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services;

(8) Any juvenile who was a ward of the juvenile court at the inception of his or her guardianship and whose guardianship has been disrupted or terminated;

(9) The adoption or guardianship proceedings for a child over which the juvenile court already has jurisdiction under another provision of the Nebraska Juvenile Code;

(10) The paternity or custody determination for a child over which the juvenile court already has jurisdiction;

(11) The proceedings under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Act; and

(12) Except as provided in subdivision (11) of this section, any individual adjudged to be within the provisions of this section until the individual reaches the age of majority or the court otherwise discharges the individual from its jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Nebraska Juvenile Code, the determination of jurisdiction over any Indian child as defined in section 43-1503 shall be subject to the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act; and the district court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings brought pursuant to section 71-510.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1,044 cases (255 in the last 5 years), 1983–2026 · leading case: In re Interest of LeVanta S., 887 N.W.2d 502 (Neb. 2016).

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In re Interest of LeVanta S., 887 N.W.2d 502 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 46× “The first requirement for estab- lishment of a permanent guardianship is that the juvenile be adjudicated under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Supp. 2015).”

Carson P. ex rel Foreman v. Heineman, 240 F.R.D. 456 (D. Neb. 2007). · cites it 80× “2 2) Law enforcement pickup for temporary custody (also known as a “Police *468 Hold”); 3 3) Court adjudications under Neb.Rev. Stat. § 43-247; 4 and, 4) Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights.”

Nateesha B. v. Samuel C. (In Re Interest of Kamiya C.), 302 Neb. 226 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 18× “2 The bridge order in this case was entered after the adjudication of five children under *744 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016), who had been in the mother's sole legal and physical custody.”

State v. Heather N. (In Re Michael N.), 302 Neb. 652 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 12× “JV 16-1277 seeking to adjudicate Michael pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016).”

In re Interest of Jeremy U., 304 Neb. 734 (Neb. 2020). · cites it 26× “While the State need not prove that the child has actually suffered physical harm to assert jurisdiction under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016), Nebraska case law is clear that at a minimum, the State must establish that without intervention, there is a definite…”

In re Interest of Lilly S. & Vincent S., 298 Neb. 306 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 28× “To obtain jurisdiction over a juvenile at the adjudication stage, the court’s only concern is whether the conditions in which the juvenile presently finds himself or herself fit within the asserted subsection of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016). 10.”

In Re Sabrina K., 635 N.W.2d 727 (Neb. 2001). · cites it 27× “The main issue presented is whether the juvenile court can acquire jurisdiction over a juvenile under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3) (Reissue 1998) when the county court has previously appointed a guardian for the juvenile, under Neb.”

In re Interest of Nizigiyimana R., 889 N.W.2d 362 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 17× “When a juvenile court adjudi- cates a child under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3) (Reissue 2016), the court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the parties listed in § 43-247(5).”

In Re Interest of Joshua, 558 N.W.2d 548 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 31× “, and Amanda, alleging that they were within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 1993) and requesting that they be placed in the temporary custody of DSS.”

State v. Aldana Cardenas, 990 N.W.2d 915 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 25× “The determination of whether an individual is a “juvenile” within the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016) should be based on the individual’s age on the date when that individual was charged with an offense.”

In Re Interest of Ty M., 655 N.W.2d 672 (Neb. 2003). · cites it 18× “The children were adjudicated under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 1998) on March 24,1999, in relation to Holly, at which time she admitted the allegations in the petition.”

In re Interest of A.A., 307 Neb. 817 (Neb. 2020). · cites it 28× “To obtain jurisdiction over a juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, the court’s only concern is whether the condi- tion in which the juvenile presently finds himself or herself fits within the asserted subsection of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016). - 818 - Nebraska…”

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— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(1) — 85 cases

In Re Interest of Jeffrey K., 728 N.W.2d 606 (Neb. 2007).

In Re Interest of Brandy M., 550 N.W.2d 17 (Neb. 1996).

In re Interest of Alan L., 294 Neb. 261 (Neb. 2016).

Carson P. ex rel Foreman v. Heineman, 240 F.R.D. 456 (D. Neb. 2007). “2 2) Law enforcement pickup for temporary custody (also known as a “Police *468 Hold”); 3 3) Court adjudications under Neb.Rev. Stat. § 43-247; 4 and, 4) Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights.”

In Re Interest of Dalton S., 730 N.W.2d 816 (Neb. 2007).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(1)(e) — 1 case

State v. Honigschmidt (Neb. Ct. App. 2023).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(10) — 1 case

State on behalf of Miah S. v. Ian K., 306 Neb. 372 (Neb. 2020).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(12) — 6 cases

State v. Aldana Cardenas, 990 N.W.2d 915 (Neb. 2023). “The determination of whether an individual is a “juvenile” within the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016) should be based on the individual’s age on the date when that individual was charged with an offense.”

Nateesha B. v. Samuel C. (In Re Interest of Kamiya C.), 302 Neb. 226 (Neb. 2019). “2 The bridge order in this case was entered after the adjudication of five children under *744 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016), who had been in the mother's sole legal and physical custody.”

In re Interest of Kamille C. & Kamiya C., 302 Neb. 226 (Neb. 2019).

State v. Emmanuel A., 33 Neb. Ct. App. 810 (Neb. Ct. App. 2025).

State v. Ramirez (Neb. Ct. App. 2021).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(2) — 45 cases

State v. K.M. (In Re Interest K.M.), 299 Neb. 636 (Neb. 2018).

State v. J.K. (In Re Interest of J.K.), 300 Neb. 510 (Neb. 2018).

State v. Jordan B. (In Re Interest of Jordan B.), 300 Neb. 355 (Neb. 2018).

In Re Interest of Laurance S., 742 N.W.2d 484 (Neb. 2007).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3) — 68 cases

In Re Sabrina K., 635 N.W.2d 727 (Neb. 2001). “The main issue presented is whether the juvenile court can acquire jurisdiction over a juvenile under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3) (Reissue 1998) when the county court has previously appointed a guardian for the juvenile, under Neb.”

In re Interest of A.A., 307 Neb. 817 (Neb. 2020). “To obtain jurisdiction over a juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, the court’s only concern is whether the condi- tion in which the juvenile presently finds himself or herself fits within the asserted subsection of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016). - 818 - Nebraska…”

In Re Interest of LW, 486 N.W.2d 486 (Neb. 1992).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(a) — 644 cases

In Re Interest of Ty M., 655 N.W.2d 672 (Neb. 2003). “The children were adjudicated under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 1998) on March 24,1999, in relation to Holly, at which time she admitted the allegations in the petition.”

In Re Interest of Joshua, 558 N.W.2d 548 (Neb. 1997). “, and Amanda, alleging that they were within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 1993) and requesting that they be placed in the temporary custody of DSS.”

In re Interest of Jeremy U., 304 Neb. 734 (Neb. 2020). “While the State need not prove that the child has actually suffered physical harm to assert jurisdiction under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016), Nebraska case law is clear that at a minimum, the State must establish that without intervention, there is a definite…”

In Re Interest of Phoenix L., 708 N.W.2d 786 (Neb. 2006).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(a)(1) — 1 case

In re Interest of Kelsey B. (Neb. Ct. App. 2017).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(a)(3) — 2 cases

In re Interest of Carlos G. (Neb. Ct. App. 2020).

In re Interest of Susannah G. (Neb. Ct. App. 2020).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(b) — 39 cases

In Re Interest of Daniel W., 529 N.W.2d 548 (Neb. Ct. App. 1995).

In Re Interest of Kevin K., 742 N.W.2d 767 (Neb. 2007).

In Re Interest of Steven K., 661 N.W.2d 320 (Neb. Ct. App. 2003).

In re Interest of Reality W., 302 Neb. 878 (Neb. 2019).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3)(c) — 2 cases

In re Interest of LeVanta S., 887 N.W.2d 502 (Neb. 2016). “The first requirement for estab- lishment of a permanent guardianship is that the juvenile be adjudicated under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Supp. 2015).”

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(3a) — 8 cases

In Re Interest of DMB, 481 N.W.2d 905 (Neb. 1992).

In Re Interest of NM, 484 N.W.2d 77 (Neb. 1992).

In Interest of Amanda H., 542 N.W.2d 79 (Neb. Ct. App. 1996).

In Re Interest of TC, 409 N.W.2d 607 (Neb. 1987).

In Re Interest of DDP, 458 N.W.2d 193 (Neb. 1990).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(4) — 2 cases

In Re Interest of AMH, 447 N.W.2d 40 (Neb. 1989).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(5) — 20 cases

In re Interest of Nizigiyimana R., 889 N.W.2d 362 (Neb. 2016). “When a juvenile court adjudi- cates a child under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3) (Reissue 2016), the court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the parties listed in § 43-247(5).”

In re Interest of Lilly S. & Vincent S., 298 Neb. 306 (Neb. 2017). “To obtain jurisdiction over a juvenile at the adjudication stage, the court’s only concern is whether the conditions in which the juvenile presently finds himself or herself fit within the asserted subsection of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (Reissue 2016). 10.”

In Re Interest of Veronica H., 721 N.W.2d 651 (Neb. 2006).

In Re Interest of Daniel W., 529 N.W.2d 548 (Neb. Ct. App. 1995).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(6) — 11 cases

Christine W. v. Trevor W., 303 Neb. 245 (Neb. 2019).

State v. Mitzi M., 591 N.W.2d 557 (Neb. 1999).

In re Interest of Donald B. & Devin B., 304 Neb. 239 (Neb. 2019).

In Re Interest of MLB, 377 N.W.2d 521 (Neb. 1985).

In Re Interest of Brook P., 634 N.W.2d 290 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(8) — 4 cases

In re Interest of Mekhi S., 309 Neb. 529 (Neb. 2021).

Ponseigo v. MARY W., 672 N.W.2d 36 (Neb. 2003).

In Re Interest of John T., 538 N.W.2d 761 (Neb. Ct. App. 1995).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(9) — 2 cases

Rebecca B. v. Sandra B., 621 N.W.2d 289 (Neb. 2000).

In re Interest of Brianna B. (Neb. Ct. App. 2014).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(a) — 3 cases

State v. Heather N. (In Re Michael N.), 302 Neb. 652 (Neb. 2019). “JV 16-1277 seeking to adjudicate Michael pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247 (3)(a) (Reissue 2016).”

In re Interest of Michael N., 302 Neb. 652 (Neb. 2019).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(l) — 1 case

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(l)(2) — 1 case

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(l)(c) — 1 case

In Interest of David C., 572 N.W.2d 392 (Neb. Ct. App. 1997).

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