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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 83-1001 (2026)

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83-1001.

Transferred to section 71-902.

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Cited in 23 cases, 1977–2009 · leading case: Cnty. of Lancaster v. State, 529 N.W.2d 791 (Neb. 1995).
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Cnty. of Lancaster v. State, 529 N.W.2d 791 (Neb. 1995). · cites it 2× “The county brought an action for a declaratory judgment seeking a ruling that the department was required by the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 to 83-1078 (Reissue 1987 & Cum.”
In Re Interest of Powers, 493 N.W.2d 166 (Neb. 1992). · cites it 2× “On January 13, 1986, the State filed a petition under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 through 83-1078 (Reissue 1987 & Cum.”
Kochner v. Mental Health Bd., 662 N.W.2d 195 (Neb. 2003). · cites it 2× “The Lancaster County Mental Health Board (Board) determined that the appellant, Richard Kochner, is a mentally ill dangerous person under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 83-1001 et seq. (Reissue 1999 & Cum.”
In Re Interest of SB, 639 N.W.2d 78 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 2× “*177 STATEMENT OF FACTS On July 19, 2000, the State filed a petition pursuant to the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act (Commitment Act), Neb. Rev. Stat. § 83-1001 et seq. (Reissue 1999 & Cum.”
In Interest of Kinnebrew, 402 N.W.2d 264 (Neb. 1987). · cites it 2× “That legislative bill has been codified as Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 et seq. since 1976.”
Miller v. Vitek, 437 F. Supp. 569 (D. Neb. 1977). “The present procedure for civil commitments, found in § 83-1001 et seq., became effective on April 6, 1976, which was after the plaintiffs were transferred to the Lincoln Regional Center.”
Tulloch v. State, 465 N.W.2d 448 (Neb. 1991). · cites it 2× “” The Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 et seq. (Reissue 1987), which governs civil commitments, defines a “mentally ill dangerous person” as any mentally ill person, alcoholic person, or drug abusing person who presents: (1) A substantial risk of…”
In Interest of Rasmussen, 462 N.W.2d 621 (Neb. 1990). · cites it 2× “A final order of the district court is appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court in accordance with the procedure in criminal cases.”
In Re Interest of Adams, 430 N.W.2d 295 (Neb. 1988). “§§ 83-1001 et seq. (Reissue 1987), and ordered Adams’ commitment to a mental health facility.”
State v. Simants, 330 N.W.2d 910 (Neb. 1983). · cites it 2× “after a verdict of acquittal on grounds of insanity are treated differently than persons facing mental commitment under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment *640 Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 et seq. (Reissue 1981).”
State v. Harris, 463 N.W.2d 829 (Neb. 1990). · cites it 2× “Under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-1001 to 83-1081 (Reissue 1987), in a civil proceeding, where the burden of proof is by clear and convincing evidence, a mentally ill person may be subjected to an indefinite or even lifetime commitment.”
Kraemer v. Mental Health Bd., 261 N.W.2d 626 (Neb. 1978). “571, now sections 83-1001 to 83-1078, R. R. S. 1943.”
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