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NE LR170

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victor Rountree

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes an interim study on children's access to legal counsel in juvenile delinquency and status offense proceedings in Nebraska
  • Requires examination of state and federal legislation and case law regarding the right to legal counsel in juvenile proceedings
  • Directs review of data from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation on rates of juveniles requesting or waiving counsel
  • Includes assessment of local court rules and practices that promote or prevent meaningful access to legal counsel
  • Assigns the Judiciary Committee to conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature

Legislative Description

Interim study to examine children's access to legal counsel in juvenile proceedings in Nebraska

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary Committee

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/19/2025
Executive Board5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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