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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (2026)

Termination of parental rights; proceedings

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Facts may also be set forth in the original petition, a supplemental petition, or motion filed with the court alleging that grounds exist for the termination of parental rights. After a petition, a supplemental petition, or motion has been filed, the court shall cause to be endorsed on the summons and notice that the proceeding is one to terminate parental rights, shall set the time and place for the hearing, and shall cause summons and notice, with a copy of the petition, supplemental petition, or motion attached, to be given in the same manner as required in other cases before the juvenile court.

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Cited in 26 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1986–2023 · leading case: State v. Mitzi M., 591 N.W.2d 557 (Neb. 1999).
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State v. Mitzi M., 591 N.W.2d 557 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 6× “Regarding the filing of termination proceedings, § 43-291 provides in relevant part: Facts may also be set forth in the original petition, a supplemental petition, or motion filed with the court alleging that grounds exist for the termination of parental rights.”
In re Interest of Jessalina M., 315 Neb. 535 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 3× “The Court of Appeals provided a “See” cite to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 2016), which provides in part: “Facts may also be set forth in the original petition, a supplemental petition, or motion filed with the court alleging that grounds exist for the termination of…”
In Re Interest of Anthony R., 651 N.W.2d 231 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-291 and 43-292 (Reissue 1998).”
In Re Interest of Spencer O., 765 N.W.2d 443 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 2× “[11] To terminate parental rights, the State would first have to file a new petition under § 43-247(3) or Neb. Rev.Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 2008). Either proceeding would be a separate case and not part of the delinquency proceedings.”
In Re Interest of Joshua M., 587 N.W.2d 131 (Neb. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 9× “I would conclude that the issue before us must be determined based upon the language in the termination statutes, in particular, § 43-291 and Neb.Rev.Stat. § 43-292 (Reissue 1993).”
In Re Interest of Brook P., 634 N.W.2d 290 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 3× “The Supreme Court upon its further review noted that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 1998) states, “ Tacts may also be set forth in the original petition, a supplemental petition, or motion filed with the court alleging that grounds exist for the termination of parental rights.”
In re Interest of Madison T., 970 N.W.2d 122 (Neb. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 5× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 2016). Section 43-291 provides: After a petition, a supplemental petition, or motion has been filed, the court shall cause to be endorsed on the - 492 - Nebraska Court of Appeals Advance Sheets 30 Nebraska Appellate Reports IN RE INTEREST OF…”
In Interest of Kms, 463 N.W.2d 586 (Neb. 1990). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 1988). A proceeding to terminate parental rights, which parents are entitled to attend, must employ fundamentally fair procedures satisfying the requirements of due process.”
In Re Interest of Sabrienia B., 621 N.W.2d 836 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 1998) provides that the State may seek termination through filing an “original petition, a supplemental petition, or motion.”
Carlotta P. v. State, 598 N.W.2d 729 (Neb. 1999). “(h) May file a petition in the juvenile court on behalf of the juvenile, including a supplemental petition as provided in § 43-291 [supplemental petition or motion to terminate parental rights].”
In Re Interest of Rachael M., 603 N.W.2d 10 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 2× “and (h) [m]ay file a petition in the juvenile court on behalf of the juvenile, including a supplemental petition as provided in section 43-291.” The interpretation of statutes presents questions of law, in connection with which an appellate court has an obligation to reach an…”
In re Interest of Jessalina M., 32 Neb. Ct. App. 98 (Neb. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-291 (Reissue 2016) (facts alleging grounds for termination of parental rights set forth in original petition, supplemental petition, or motion for termination of parental rights).”
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