Nebraska § 50-1517 - Examination of ballots; procedure; certification.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-1517 — Examination of ballots; procedure; certification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-1517. Examination of ballots; procedure; certification.
The Legislature or the committee before which a contested election is pending may issue a writ to the election commissioner or county clerk of the county in which the contested election was held commanding him or her to open, count, compare with the list of voters, and examine in his or her office the ballots which were cast at the election in contest and to certify the result of such count, comparison, and examination to the Legislature.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 50-1517
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-1517 cover?
Section 50-1517 ("Examination of ballots; procedure; certification.") 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.
How do I cite Nebraska § 50-1517?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-1517" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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