Nebraska § 29-508.01 - Witness committed to jail; prerequisites; rights; appeal.
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§ 29-508.01. Witness committed to jail; prerequisites; rights; appeal.
Before a witness is committed to jail under subdivision (4) of section 29-507 or 29-508, he or she shall:
(1) Receive written notice of the allegations upon which the state relied for its claim of a right to require a recognizance or detention and of the time and place of the hearing on those allegations;
(2) Have a hearing before a judge;
(3) Have the evidence in support of the state's claim disclosed to him or her at a hearing;
(4) Have an opportunity to be heard in person and to present witnesses and documentary evidence;
(5) Have, to the extent practicable, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses;
(6) Have the right to counsel; and
(7) Be given a written statement by the decisionmaker as to the evidence relied upon and the reasons for the decision made.
A decision to commit a person to jail may be appealed and shall be given priority on the appellate court's calendar.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-508.01 cover?
Section 29-508.01 ("Witness committed to jail; prerequisites; rights; appeal.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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