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.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-955
Hearings; rules of evidence applicable
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 14 Neb. Ct. App. 918 - In Re Interest of Michael U. (2006)
Most recently applied in 14 Neb. Ct. App. 918 - In Re Interest of Michael U. (August 2006)
Laws 1976, LB 806, § 69; Laws 1981, LB 95, § 23; Laws 2000, LB 884, § 17; R.S.Supp.,2002, § 83-1059; Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 75.
Official source: Nebraska Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nebraska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.