Nebraska § 50-108 - Contempt; fines and imprisonment; how effected.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-108 — Contempt; fines and imprisonment; how effected., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-108. Contempt; fines and imprisonment; how effected.
Fines and imprisonment shall be only by virtue of an order of the Legislature, entered on its journal stating the grounds therefor. Imprisonment shall be effected by a warrant, under the hand of the presiding officer for the time being, countersigned by the Clerk of the Legislature, running in the name of the state and directed to the sheriff of the proper county. Under such warrant, the officer of the Legislature, sheriff, and jailer will be authorized to arrest and detain the person.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 50-108
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-108 cover?
Section 50-108 ("Contempt; fines and imprisonment; how effected.") 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 § 50-108?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 50-108" (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 § 50-108 apply to my situation?
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