Nebraska § 81-1847 - Victim and witness assistance centers; services provided.
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§ 81-1847. Victim and witness assistance centers; services provided.
Services provided by the centers shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Providing assistance to victims in preparing claims for submission to the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee;
(2) Establishing a means for volunteers to work with criminal justice agencies to promote greater sensitivity to the needs of victims and witnesses;
(3) Providing followup support services to victims of violent crime and their families to insure that they receive necessary assistance through available community resources;
(4) Providing elderly victims of crime with services appropriate to their special needs;
(5) Providing liaison and referral systems to special counseling facilities and community service agencies for victims;
(6) Providing transportation and household assistance to those victims and witnesses participating in the criminal justice process;
(7) Notifying friends, relatives, and the employer of a victim, if requested;
(8) Arranging for verification of medical benefits and assistance when applying for compensation from the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee;
(9) Notifying witnesses prior to their being subpoenaed in criminal cases; and
(10) Notifying witnesses of changes in the court calendar to avoid unnecessary trips to the court or spending unnecessary time in court.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 81-1847
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-1847 cover?
Section 81-1847 ("Victim and witness assistance centers; services provided.") 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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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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