Nebraska § 17-565 - Fines; action to recover; limitation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-565 — Fines; action to recover; limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-565. Fines; action to recover; limitation.
All suits for the recovery of any fine, and prosecutions for the commission of any offense made punishable by ordinance of a city of the second class or village, shall be barred in one year after the commission of the offense for which the fine is sought to be recovered, or the prosecution is commenced.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 17-565
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-565 cover?
Section 17-565 ("Fines; action to recover; limitation.") 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 § 17-565?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-565" (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 § 17-565 apply to my situation?
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