Nebraska § 68-947 - Contempt of court.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 68-947 — Contempt of court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-947. Contempt of court.
Any person who, after being ordered by a court to comply with a subpoena issued under the False Medicaid Claims Act, fails in whole or in part to testify or to produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, shall be in contempt of court as if the failure was committed in the presence of the court. The court may assess a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each day such person fails to comply. No person shall be found to be in contempt of court nor shall any fine be assessed if compliance with such subpoena violates such person's right against self-incrimination.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 68-947
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 68-947 cover?
Section 68-947 ("Contempt of court.") 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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