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NE LB65
NE LB65Exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from payment of certain court costs and fees and change provisions of the Nebraska Juvenile Code
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to courts; to amend sections 25-1914, 25-3010, 29-1920, 29-2207, 29-2262.04, 29-2262.06, 29-2704, 29-4106, 29-4121, 33-103, 33-107.01, 33-107.03, 33-126.05, 33-154, 33-155, 33-156, 33-157, 43-261, 43-290, 47-633, and 81-1429, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 24-703, 25-1140.09, 29-1903, 29-2262, 33-106, 33-124, 43-254, 43-260.04, 43-272, and 43-2,129, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from payment of certain court fees and costs, probation fees, and DNA collection and testing costs; to provide that such individuals are presumed to be indigent for purposes of fees related to criminal discovery; to prohibit recovery of costs and fees in proceedings under the Nebraska Juvenile Code from juveniles and their parents or guardians as prescribed; to change provisions relating to juvenile pretrial diversion programs, appointed counsel, guardians ad litem, and recoupment of certain costs; to prohibit imposition of a fine as a penalty in a juvenile proceeding; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill aims to exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from paying various court costs, fees, and charges across multiple legal proceedings. The bill comprehensively modifies the Nebraska Juvenile Code to eliminate financial burdens on young people and their families in the justice system. Specifically, the bill prohibits charging court costs, filing fees, probation fees, DNA collection costs, witness fees, and other legal expenses to individuals under nineteen years old in criminal cases, juvenile proceedings, and related legal actions. The legislation also prevents courts from imposing fines on juveniles and prohibits charging program participation fees for juvenile pretrial diversion programs. Additionally, the bill ensures that juveniles cannot be denied access to diversion programs based on their ability to pay and requires that any appointed counsel for juveniles be provided without cost to the juvenile or their family. The changes are intended to reduce financial barriers to justice for young people and support more equitable treatment in the legal system, recognizing the unique circumstances and developmental stages of individuals under nineteen years of age.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59061 |
| Fiscal Note for LB65 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB65_20250123-121127.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB65.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB65.pdf |
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