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NE LB350
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Cavanaugh
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AI Summary
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Reduces timeline for court hearings on alternative treatment plans for competency restoration from 21 days to 5 days after filing, and shortens initial competency review hearings from 60 days to 5 days after commitment order entry
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Removes provision that excluded defendants from contract facility treatment if a judge determined public safety would be at risk
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Requires county attorneys to file copies of mental health commitment documents with the court, including emergency protective custody certificates, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, outpatient treatment compliance reports, and facility release notices
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Establishes parallel filing requirements for tribal courts and tribal officials when subjects are domiciled within Indian country in Nebraska and taken into custody under tribal law
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Amends 11 sections of Nebraska statutes under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act and Sex Offender Commitment Act to standardize document filing procedures
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to commitment for restoration of competency to stand trial or for sentencing and require filing of certain documents with the court or appropriate tribal official under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act and the Sex Offender Commitment Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026