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NE LB700
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terrell McKinney
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AI Summary
- Extends juvenile court jurisdiction to age 26 for individuals adjudicated for Class IA or IB felonies, and prohibits death penalty or life imprisonment for offenders under age 22 at the time of the crime
- Requires confidentiality of defendant identity in criminal prosecutions of minors tried as adults and juvenile adjudications, effective January 1, 2026, with specified exceptions for service providers, courts, and law enforcement
- Establishes new custodial interrogation requirements for young adults (ages 18-21), including developmentally appropriate Miranda-style advisements, right to consult with parents/guardians/attorneys, and prohibition on using statements obtained in violation of these rules
- Prohibits transferring adjudicated juveniles out of state except for emergency medical or mental health treatment, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Probation Administration to use and reimburse day/evening reporting centers
- Modifies sentencing for offenders under 22: Class IA felonies carry maximum 80 years with minimum of at least 40 years; Class IB felonies carry maximum 60 years with minimum of up to 20 years
Legislative Description
Provide for confidentiality of prosecutions and adjudications of minors, extend jurisdiction under the Nebraska Juvenile Code, provide requirements for custodial interrogations of juveniles and young adults, prohibit use of certain statements, prohibit sending juveniles out of state, and provide for use and reimbursement of reporting centers
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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