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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-902 (2026)

Declaration of purpose

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The purpose of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act is to provide for the treatment of persons who are mentally ill and dangerous. It is the public policy of the State of Nebraska that mentally ill and dangerous persons be encouraged to obtain voluntary treatment. If voluntary treatment is not obtained, such persons shall be subject to involuntary custody and treatment only after mental health board proceedings as provided by the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act or upon the order of a tribal court. Such persons shall be subjected to emergency protective custody under limited conditions and for a limited period of time.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2010–2017 · 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× “26 As mentioned, under the MHCA, reporting to the county attorney that another person is thought to be mentally ill and dangerous is discretionary.”
In Re Gh, 781 N.W.2d 438 (Neb. 2010). “[6] § 71-902; In re Interest of O.S., 277 Neb.”
In re Interest of J.C. (Neb. Ct. App. 2017). “The Commitment Act sets forth the following definition: Mentally ill and dangerous person means a person who is mentally ill or substance dependent and because of such mental illness or substance dependence presents: (1) A substantial risk of serious harm to another person or…”
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