Nebraska § 29-2403 - Person sentenced to county jail; commitment procedure.
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§ 29-2403. Person sentenced to county jail; commitment procedure.
When any person convicted of an offense is sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail, the court or magistrate shall order the defendant into the custody of the sheriff or other proper officer and shall issue to such officer a warrant of commitment. The officer shall deliver the convict, together with a copy of the warrant, to the jailer, in whose custody he or she shall remain in the jail of the proper county until the term of his or her confinement shall have expired or he or she shall have been pardoned or otherwise legally discharged.
Sentence does not begin to run until defendant is taken into custody or offers to surrender himself to the custody of proper officer. Riggs v. Sutton, 113 Neb. 556, 203 N.W. 999 (1925).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-2403
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-2403 cover?
Section 29-2403 ("Person sentenced to county jail; commitment procedure.") 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 § 29-2403?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-2403" (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 § 29-2403 apply to my situation?
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