Nebraska § 23-1204 - Deputies; appointment and compensation.
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§ 23-1204. Deputies; appointment and compensation.
The county attorney may, with the approval and consent of the county board, appoint one or more deputies, who shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the county board, to assist him in the discharge of his duties.
County attorney of Douglas County is authorized to appoint deputies to assist him in the discharge of his duties, and a deputy so appointed and qualified may sign a criminal information. Thompson v. O'Grady, 137 Neb. 641, 290 N.W. 716 (1940).
When appointed by county attorney, a duly qualified deputy may sign criminal information. Holland v. State, 100 Neb. 444, 160 N.W. 893 (1916).
In action for compensation as assistant, allegation in petition that attorney assisted county attorney under appointment of court is sufficient to show that services were procured by county attorney. Lear v. Brown County, 77 Neb. 230, 109 N.W. 174 (1906).
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-1204 ("Deputies; appointment and compensation.") 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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