Nebraska § 28-903 - Refusing to aid a peace officer; penalty.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-903 — Refusing to aid a peace officer; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-903. Refusing to aid a peace officer; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of refusing to aid a peace officer if, upon request by a person known to him to be a peace officer, he unreasonably refuses or fails to aid such peace officer in:
(a) Apprehending any person charged with or convicted of any offense against any of the laws of this state; or
(b) Securing such offender when apprehended; or
(c) Conveying such offender to the jail of the county.
(2) Refusing to aid a peace officer is a Class II misdemeanor.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-903
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-903 cover?
Section 28-903 ("Refusing to aid a peace officer; penalty.") 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 § 28-903?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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