Nebraska § 80-604 - Veterans; mentally ill; order of commitment by court of another state; effect.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 80-604 — Veterans; mentally ill; order of commitment by court of another state; effect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-604. Veterans; mentally ill; order of commitment by court of another state; effect.
The judgment or order of commitment by a court or board of competent jurisdiction of another state or of the District of Columbia committing a person to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or other agency of the United States Government for care or treatment shall have the same force and effect, as to the committed person while in this state, as in the jurisdiction in which is situated the court or board entering the judgment or making the order. The courts or boards of the committing state or of the District of Columbia shall be deemed to have retained jurisdiction of the person so committed for the purpose of inquiring into the mental condition of such person and determining the necessity for continuance of restraint. Consent is hereby given to the application of the law of the committing state or district in respect to the authority of the chief officer of any hospital or facility of the department or of any institution operated in this state by any other agency of the United States to retain custody of, transfer, parole, or discharge the committed person.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 80-604
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 80-604 cover?
Section 80-604 ("Veterans; mentally ill; order of commitment by court of another state; effect.") 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 § 80-604?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 80-604 apply to my situation?
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