Nebraska § 24-202 - Judges; eligibility.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-202 — Judges; eligibility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-202. Judges; eligibility.
(1) No person shall be eligible to the office of judge of the Supreme Court unless he or she (a) is at least thirty years of age and a citizen of the United States, (b) has had five years of practice of law in the State of Nebraska which may include prior service as a judge, (c) is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court, and (d) is, on the effective date of appointment, a resident and elector of the district he or she is to represent.
(2) This section and sections 24-301, 24-505.01, 43-2,118, 48-153, and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a judge of the Supreme Court after such effective date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 24-202
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-202 cover?
Section 24-202 ("Judges; eligibility.") 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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