Nebraska § 38-3107 - Mental and emotional disorder, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-3107 — Mental and emotional disorder, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-3107. Mental and emotional disorder, defined.
Mental and emotional disorder means a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in a person and is associated with present distress or disability or with significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom. Such disorders may take many forms and have varying causes but must be considered a manifestation of behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunction in the person. Reasonable descriptions of the kinds and degrees of mental and emotional disorders may be found in the revisions of accepted nosologies such as the International Classification of Diseases and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 38-3107
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-3107 cover?
Section 38-3107 ("Mental and emotional disorder, 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.
How do I cite Nebraska § 38-3107?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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