Bill > LB470

This bill allows attorneys to submit unsworn declarations in legal proceedings instead of traditional sworn declarations, which typically require notarization or an oath before an official. Specifically, the bill permits attorneys to submit written declarations that are signed and dated, with a statement declaring the contents are true under penalty of perjury, which means the attorney could face legal consequences for intentionally making false statements. The bill provides two slightly different declaration formats depending on whether the attorney is executing the document inside or outside of Nebraska. For documents executed outside Nebraska, the declaration must state that it is made "under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Nebraska," while for documents executed within Nebraska, the declaration simply states that it is made "under penalty of perjury." This change is intended to simplify legal documentation processes by allowing attorneys to certify documents more efficiently without the need for formal notarization, while still maintaining the serious legal consequences of false statements.

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