Nebraska § 29-3801 - Terms, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-3801 — Terms, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-3801. Terms, defined.
As used in sections 29-3801 to 29-3809, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Director shall mean the Director of Correctional Services; and
(2) Prosecutor shall mean a prosecuting attorney as defined in section 29-104.
The procedure set out in this section, including the speedy trial provision of section 29-3805, applies only to a prisoner in the custody of the Department of Correctional Services and ceases to apply to a criminal defendant when he or she is discharged from the custody of the Department of Correctional Services. State v. Yzeta, 313 Neb. 202, 983 N.W.2d 124 (2023).
The procedure set out in section 29-3801 et seq., rather than that in section 29-1201 et seq., applies to instate prisoners. State v. Ebert, 235 Neb. 330, 455 N.W.2d 165 (1990).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-3801
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-3801 cover?
Section 29-3801 ("Terms, defined.") 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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