Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-524 (2026)

Enforcement; procedure

✓ current as of July 2026
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In addition to any other remedies which may be available by law, a civil proceeding to enforce section 71-519 may be brought in the district court of the county where the infant is domiciled or found. The attending physician, the hospital or other birthing facility, the Attorney General, or the county attorney of the county where the infant is domiciled or found may institute such proceedings as are necessary to enforce such section. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or the county attorney to whom the Department of Health and Human Services reports a violation to cause appropriate proceedings to be initiated without delay. A hearing on any action brought pursuant to this section shall be held within seventy-two hours of the filing of such action, and a decision shall be rendered by the court within twenty-four hours of the close of the hearing.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2006–2010 · leading case: In Re Interest of Anaya, 758 N.W.2d 10 (Neb. 2008).
In Re Interest of Anaya, 758 N.W.2d 10 (Neb. 2008). · cites it 9× “The letter stated that if the newborn screening program staff did not hear from the Anayas by September 21, it "[would] presume the screening has not been done, and must notify the County Attorney to initiate action pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute § 71-524." Also on…”
In Re Carrdale H. II, 781 N.W.2d 622 (Neb. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 4× “The mandatory blood testing is enforced through civil proceedings and "any other remedies which may be available by law" pursuant to Neb.Rev.Stat. § 71-524 (Reissue 2009). Similarly, Carrdale's offense, if he was in fact charged and convicted, may result in imprisonment, but of…”
Spiering v. Heineman, 448 F. Supp. 2d 1129 (D. Neb. 2006). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev.Stat. Ann. § 71-524 (LexisNexis 2006); 181 NAC § 2-009.”
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