Nebraska § 15-1204 - Petition on appeal; time for filing; indigency.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-1204 — Petition on appeal; time for filing; indigency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-1204. Petition on appeal; time for filing; indigency.
(1) The party appealing an order or decision as provided in section 15-1201 shall file a petition within thirty days after the date the transcript is filed in the district court.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, satisfaction of the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of section 15-1202 and subsection (1) of this section shall perfect the appeal and give the district court jurisdiction of the matter appealed.
(3) Indigency shall be determined by the district court having jurisdiction of the appeal upon motion of the appellant before the court considers any other matter relating to the appeal. The court shall make a reasonable inquiry to determine the appellant's financial condition and shall consider such factors as the appellant's income, the availability to the appellant of other resources, including real and personal property, bank accounts, social security benefits, and unemployment or other benefits, the appellant's normal living expenses, the appellant's outstanding debts, the number and age of the appellant's dependents, and other relevant circumstances. If the appellant is deemed to be indigent, the satisfaction of the requirements of subsections (1) and (3) of section 15-1202 and subsection (1) of this section shall perfect the appeal and give the district court jurisdiction of the matter appealed.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 15-1204
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-1204 cover?
Section 15-1204 ("Petition on appeal; time for filing; indigency.") 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 § 15-1204?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-1204" (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 § 15-1204 apply to my situation?
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