Nebraska § 81-1171 - Debt or request; treatment as setoff; presentation to director; required.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-1171 — Debt or request; treatment as setoff; presentation to director; required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-1171. Debt or request; treatment as setoff; presentation to director; required.
In all suits brought in behalf of the state, no debt or request for payment or reimbursement shall be allowed against the state as a setoff unless it has been exhibited to the Director of Administrative Services and allowed or disallowed by him or her except only in cases when it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant at the time of the trial is in possession of vouchers which he or she could not produce to the director or that he or she was prevented from exhibiting the requests to the director by absence from the state, sickness, or unavoidable accident. The director shall in no case audit a request or setoff which is not provided by law.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 81-1171
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-1171 cover?
Section 81-1171 ("Debt or request; treatment as setoff; presentation to director; required.") 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 § 81-1171?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-1171" (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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How does Nebraska § 81-1171 apply to my situation?
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