Nebraska § 29-2702 - Money received; disposition.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-2702 — Money received; disposition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-2702. Money received; disposition.
Every judge or clerk of court, upon receiving any money on account of forfeited recognizances, fines, or costs accruing or due to the county or state, shall pay the same to the treasurer of the proper county, except as may be otherwise expressly provided, within thirty days from the time of receiving the same. When any money is paid to a judge or clerk of court on account of costs due to individual persons, the same shall be paid to the persons to whom the same are due upon demand.
This section recognizes the constitutional requirement for disposition of fines, penalties, and license money. School Dist. No. 54 v. School Dist. of Omaha, 171 Neb. 769, 107 N.W.2d 744 (1961).
Where clerk of district court deposits money received from payment of fines in bank to his own individual credit, he thereby converts money to his own use. State ex rel. Broatch v. Moores, 56 Neb. 1, 76 N.W. 530 (1898).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-2702
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-2702 cover?
Section 29-2702 ("Money received; disposition.") 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 § 29-2702?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-2702" (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 § 29-2702 apply to my situation?
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