Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (2026)

Termination of parental rights; state; Department of Health and Human Services; duties

✓ current as of July 2026
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(1) Within thirty days after the fifteen-month period under subsection (1) of section 43-292.02, the court shall hold a hearing on the record and shall make a determination on the record as to whether there is an exception under subsection (3) of section 43-292.02 in this particular case. If there is no exception, the state shall proceed as provided in subsection (1) of section 43-292.02.

(2) The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit on a timely basis, to the court in which the petition to place the juvenile in an out-of-home placement was filed and to the county attorney who filed the petition, a list of the name of each juvenile who has been in an out-of-home placement for fifteen or more months of the most recent twenty-two months.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2001–2024 · leading case: In Re Interest of Clifford M., 626 N.W.2d 549 (Neb. 2001).
In Re Interest of Clifford M., 626 N.W.2d 549 (Neb. 2001). · cites it 11× “03 Hearing The mother argues that her due process rights were violated by the failure of the juvenile court to conduct an exception hearing pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (Reissue 1998), which was added to the juvenile code by 1998 Neb.”
In Re Interest of Anthony R., 651 N.W.2d 231 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 5× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 1998) provides: Within thirty days after the fifteen-month period under subsection (1) of section 43-292.”
In Re Interest of Mainor T., 674 N.W.2d 442 (Neb. 2004). · cites it 2× “02 (3)(c) (Reissue 1998) (excusing State’s requirement to file termination petition for enumerated exceptions, one of which is parents’ lack of opportunity to avail themselves of services deemed necessary if reasonable efforts are required); Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1)…”
In re Interest of Brelynn E., 30 Neb. Ct. App. 723 (Neb. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 6× “She then argues she is entitled to a hearing on her motion for an exception under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Imani M. (Neb. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 6× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Madison B. & Olivia B. (Neb. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 4× “02 nor § 43-292.03 would prevent the State from petitioning for termination of parental rights under § 43-292 even if it were not required to do so.”
In re Interest of A'Reesha C. (Neb. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (Reissue 2016).”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03(1) — 5 cases
In Re Interest of Clifford M., 626 N.W.2d 549 (Neb. 2001). “03 Hearing The mother argues that her due process rights were violated by the failure of the juvenile court to conduct an exception hearing pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (Reissue 1998), which was added to the juvenile code by 1998 Neb.”
In Re Interest of Anthony R., 651 N.W.2d 231 (Neb. 2002). “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 1998) provides: Within thirty days after the fifteen-month period under subsection (1) of section 43-292.”
In re Interest of Brelynn E., 30 Neb. Ct. App. 723 (Neb. Ct. App. 2022). “She then argues she is entitled to a hearing on her motion for an exception under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 2016).”
In re Interest of Madison B. & Olivia B. (Neb. Ct. App. 2020). “02 nor § 43-292.03 would prevent the State from petitioning for termination of parental rights under § 43-292 even if it were not required to do so.”
In re Interest of Imani M. (Neb. Ct. App. 2024). “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-292.03 (1) (Reissue 2016).”
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