LB556

Change jurisdiction of juvenile courts and adult criminal courts and change provisions relating to detention and hearings under the Nebraska Juvenile Code

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Nebraska LB556 revises juvenile court jurisdiction, detention criteria, and hearing requirements under the Nebraska Juvenile Code.

Nebraska LB556 amends the Nebraska Juvenile Code to change jurisdiction of juvenile courts and adult criminal courts. It specifies that certain juveniles, such as those under twelve years old or those charged with status offenses, cannot be placed in adult correctional facilities. The bill also outlines criteria for detention, emphasizing alternatives to detention and the least restrictive environment. It mandates that juveniles be delivered to their enrolled school or the Department of Health and Human Services when taken into temporary custody.

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB556 amended into LB530 by AM1238