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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-901 (2026)

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Sections 71-901 to 71-964 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act.

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Cited in 14 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2006–2024 · leading case: Holloway v. State, 875 N.W.2d 435 (Neb. 2016).
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Holloway v. State, 875 N.W.2d 435 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 2× “Section 71-920(1) of the MHCA states: A mental health professional who, upon evaluation of a person admitted for emergency protective custody under section 71-919, determines that such person is mentally ill and dangerous shall execute a written certificate as provided in…”
In Re Interest of JR, 762 N.W.2d 305 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 2× “See Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 71-901 to 71-962 (Reissue 2003 & Cum.”
D.I. v. Gibson, 890 N.W.2d 506 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 2× “Section 71-959(9) empowers a subject in cus- tody or receiving treatment under the SOCA “[t]o file, either personally or by counsel, petitions or applications for writs of 19 Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 71-901 to 71-963 (Reissue 2009 & Cum.”
Rodriguez v. Catholic Health Initiatives, 297 Neb. 1 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 2× “1 to § 71-919 of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 71-901 to 71-962 (Reissue 2009 & Cum.”
In Re Interest of OS, 763 N.W.2d 723 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 3× “[9] See Neb.Rev.Stat. § 71-901 to 71-962 (Cum.Supp.”
State v. Cnty. of Lancaster, 721 N.W.2d 644 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 2× “In most instances, the process of involuntary commitment is initiated when the county attorney determines that a subject is mentally ill and dangerous, such that there is a substantial risk of serious harm to the subject or another person or persons, and a treatment order from…”
In re Interest of T.W., 991 N.W.2d 280 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 2× “The district court reviews the determination of a mental health board de novo on the record.”
State v. Michael U., 728 N.W.2d 116 (Neb. 2007). · cites it 2× “was determined by the Mental Health Board of the Fifth Judicial District (the Board) to be a mentally ill and dangerous person under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-901 et seq. (Cum. Supp.”
In re Interest of K.C., 984 N.W.2d 277 (Neb. 2023). · cites it 2× “] was to be held in custody for an indeterminate period of time during a special proceeding.”
Gallegos v. Dunning, 764 N.W.2d 105 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 2× “2002) (now codified at Neb.Rev.Stat. § 71-901 et seq. (Reissue 2008)).”
In Re Gh, 781 N.W.2d 438 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 2× “[5] Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 71-901 to 71-962 (Reissue 2009).”
In re Interest of R.T., 30 Neb. Ct. App. 405 (Neb. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 71-901 to 71-963 (Reissue 2018).”
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