Nebraska § 83-179 - Person committed; physical examination; evaluation; contents; recommendations.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-179 — Person committed; physical examination; evaluation; contents; recommendations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-179. Person committed; physical examination; evaluation; contents; recommendations.
Upon initial admission to a facility, each person committed to the department shall be given a physical examination and a thorough evaluation. The evaluation shall include such person's psychological, social, educational, and vocational condition and history and the motivation of the offense. A report containing the findings of the examination and evaluation shall be submitted on each such person to the chief executive officer of the facility. The report shall include recommendations regarding the facility to which such person should be assigned, the degree and kind of custodial control, and the program of treatment for rehabilitation, including medical and psychological treatment and educational and vocational training. A medical determination shall be made as to whether such person shall be kept apart from other persons committed to the department.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 83-179
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-179 cover?
Section 83-179 ("Person committed; physical examination; evaluation; contents; recommendations.") 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 § 83-179?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-179" (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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