Nebraska § 81-1839 - Committee; payments for legal representation; when.

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§ 81-1839. Committee; payments for legal representation; when.

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 81-1836 to 81-1838, the committee shall make payments from the Victim's Compensation Fund to any person accused of crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that such money shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-1839 cover?

Section 81-1839 ("Committee; payments for legal representation; when.") 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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