Nebraska § 24-318 - Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-318 — Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-318. Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney.
Every judge of the district court, when it appears that any offense has been committed in connection with the trial of any cause, shall direct the county attorney to make a complete investigation, and to report to the judge fully and expeditiously the result of that investigation. If convinced that the interests of justice require, the judge shall direct that such report be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the district court and by him made a part of the records of the court. If the judge is satisfied that further action should be taken, he shall direct the county attorney to prosecute the party or parties who appear to have committed the offense, and it shall be the duty of the county attorney thereupon to proceed promptly with such prosecution. The county attorney in such proceedings may file an information verified on information and belief; Provided, where the judge is himself satisfied from what has occurred in the trial that a prosecution should be instituted, it shall be his duty to promptly order it without waiting for an investigation by the county attorney.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 24-318
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-318 cover?
Section 24-318 ("Offenses at trial; order to investigate; order to prosecute; duty of county attorney.") 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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