Bill > LB453

This bill modifies the requirements for background checks for guardians and conservators in Nebraska. Specifically, the legislation updates the process for criminal background checks by requiring applicants for guardianship or conservatorship to authorize the Nebraska State Patrol to submit their fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a national criminal history record information check. The applicant will be responsible for paying the actual cost of fingerprinting and the background check. The bill clarifies that a judge cannot sign an order appointing a guardian or conservator until the criminal history report has been filed and reviewed. Notably, the bill exempts temporary guardians and conservators from this background check requirement, and allows the court to waive the requirement for good cause. The changes aim to provide more thorough screening of potential guardians and conservators while maintaining flexibility for emergency or unique situations. The bill also makes technical amendments to harmonize the language across different sections of the law related to guardianship and conservatorship procedures.

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