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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-955 (2026)

Hearings; rules of evidence applicable

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The rules of evidence applicable in civil proceedings shall apply at all hearings held under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act. In no event shall evidence be considered which is inadmissible in criminal proceedings.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2005–2022 · leading case: Verle O. v. Mental Health Bd., 691 N.W.2d 177 (Neb. Ct. App. 2005).
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Verle O. v. Mental Health Bd., 691 N.W.2d 177 (Neb. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “1083, § 75, operative July 1, 2004, and recodified at Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-955 (Cum. Supp. 2004)).”
In Re Interest of Verle O., 13 Neb. Ct. App. 256 (Neb. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “1083, § 75, operative July 1, 2004, and recodified at Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-955 (Cum. Supp. 2004)).”
Dennis W. v. Mental Health Bd., 717 N.W.2d 488 (Neb. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 2× “This rule has certain exceptions, including “a person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation of his cause.”
In Re Interest of Michael U., 720 N.W.2d 403 (Neb. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-955 (Cum. Supp. 2004) provides: “The rules of evidence applicable in civil proceedings shall apply at all hearings held under the .”
Jones v. Whitmire (D. Neb. 2022). · cites it 4× “§ 71-1226 (Reissue 2016); Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-955 (Reissue 2016). 4.”
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