For the purposes of getting a domestic abuse protection order, the following acts are considered abuse when they occur between family or household members:

• causing or attempting to cause physical injury, with or without a weapon (“dangerous instrument”);
• placing you in fear of physical injury by making a “credible threat,” which means:
  • a verbal or written threat, including through email, text, etc.;
  • a threat that is implied through an abuser’s actions, or through a mix of spoken, written, or electronic messages and actions that:
    • is made by a person who seems capable of carrying it out; and
    • makes you reasonably afraid for your safety or your family’s safety; or
• forcing unwanted sexual contact or sexual penetration, as defined by law.¹

Note: You do not have to prove that the abuser had the intention to actually act on the threat, just that they seemed to have the ability to do so. If the abuser makes the threat while they are in jail, it can still be seen as a “credible threat.”²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-903(1)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-903(1)(b)

An ex parte temporary or final domestic abuse protection order can do the following:

• order the abuser to:
  • not place any limits on you or your freedom (liberty);
  • not threaten, assault, bother (molest), attack, or otherwise disturb you;
  • not contact you in any way;
  • be removed (excluded) from your home regardless of who owns the home;
  • stay away from any specific place;
  • not have or buy a firearm;
  • not be in contact with, hurt, or kill any household pet owned or held by you, the abuser, or any family or household member who lives with either of you; and
• give you:
  • temporary custody of any minor children for a specific period of up to 90 days;
  • sole possession of any household pet that is owned or held by you, the abuser, or any family or household member who lives with either of you; and
• anything else that the judge believes is necessary for your safety.¹

Whether a judge orders any or all of the above depends on the facts of your case.

Note: If the judge gives you possession of a household pet in a protection order, this is not a final determination of who owns the pet. You will not be allowed to transfer or sell the pet without court approval, unless a licensed vet recommends that the pet be put down (euthanized).²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-103(2)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-103(3)

When you and the abuser live in different states, the judge in your state may not have legal power over an out-of-state abuser. This is called “personal jurisdiction,” and it means that the judge may not be able to grant an order against them.

However, there are a few ways that a judge can get personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state abuser:

1. The abuser has a substantial connection to your state. Perhaps the abuser regularly travels to your state to visit you, for business, to see extended family, or the abuser lived in your state and recently fled.
2. One of the acts of abuse “happened” in your state. Perhaps the abuser sends you threatening texts or harassing phone calls from another state, but you read the messages or answer the calls while you are in your state. The judge could decide that the abuse “happened” to you while you were in your state. It may also be possible that the abuser was in your state when they abused you, but they have since left the state.
3. The abuser gets served with the court petition while they are in your state.

Even if none of the above apply to your situation, you may still be able to get an order. If you file, you may be granted an order by consent or the judge may decide that there are other reasons to grant the order.

You can read more about personal jurisdiction in our Court System Basics - Personal Jurisdiction section.

Note: If the judge in your state refuses to give you an order because of personal jurisdiction, you can file for an order in the courthouse in the state where the abuser lives. However, you might need to check if that state allows for online filing and remote participation, or if you would need to file in person and attend various court dates. This could be difficult if the abuser’s state is far away.

You may be eligible to file for a domestic abuse protection order if you have been the victim of abuse by a family or household member, which includes:

• current or former spouses;
• children;
• people who live or have lived together;
• people who have a child in common, whether or not they have been married or lived together at any time;
• people related by blood or marriage; and
• people who are or were involved in a dating relationship with each other.¹

For this purpose, a “dating relationship” means a relationship that involves regular close or romantic behavior, mainly based on the expectation of affection or sexual contact. It does not include a casual or ordinary relationship between people in a business or social context.¹

If you do not qualify for a domestic abuse protection order, you may qualify for a harassment protection order or a sexual assault protection order instead. If you already filed for a domestic abuse protection order, you can ask the judge to treat your petition as one asking for one of the other types of order. The judge can do that if they believe it is appropriate.²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-903(3)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-107

It is a common tactic for an abuser to try to control their victim by asking for a protection order against the victim. The abuser can only get their own protection order in your case if both of the following things happen:

1. the abuser files their own cross- or counter-petition against you; and
2. the judge believes that you committed domestic or family abuse against the abuser that makes the abuser qualify for their own order.¹ 

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-117

You do not need an attorney to file for a protection order, but it is generally better to have one, especially if there will be a hearing or if the abuser is represented by one. To find a lawyer or legal aid program in your area, please visit our Nebraska Finding a Lawyer page. A domestic violence organization may be able to help you through the process if you do not have an attorney. To find a domestic violence organization, go to our Nebraska Advocates and Shelters page.

After you finish filling out your petition, bring it to the court clerk. The clerk will forward it to a judge. The judge may ask you questions as they review your petition and decide whether or not to issue you an ex parte order. The judge must believe that you are in immediate danger of being abused based on your affidavit or your statements.¹ If the judge does not give you an ex parte order, the judge must schedule a hearing within 14 days where you and the abuser can be present. You will then have a chance to prove that the order should be issued, and the abuser can try to prove that it shouldn’t be issued.²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-109(1)(a)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-108(1)(a)

Unlike most other states, where a hearing is automatically set, under Nebraska law, there may or may not be a hearing scheduled for a final order. A hearing could be scheduled if:

1. the judge does not give you an ex parte order;¹ or
2. the judge does grant you an ex parte order, and any of the following are true:

• the abuser requests a “show-cause hearing” within 10 business days of being served with the ex parte order;
• you request a hearing; or
• the judge decides on their own to hold a hearing.²

If there is a hearing, you must attend. The hearing is your chance to prove that the abuser has committed an act of domestic abuse against you or your child. The abuser will also have a chance to try to convince the judge not to enter an order.

Note: At the hearing, the judge could decide to issue a harassment protection order or a sexual assault protection order instead of a domestic abuse protection order. That could happen if the judge believes one of those orders is more appropriate, or if you request it. Then, the abuser would have to “show cause” why the judge should not issue one of those orders.³

It may be very helpful to have a lawyer represent you at the hearing. Go to our Nebraska Finding a Lawyer page for resources. If you are going to be representing yourself, see the At the Hearing section in our Preparing for Court – By Yourself page for ways you can show the judge that you were abused.

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-108(1)(a)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-109(3), (4)
³ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-107

Once you get a domestic abuse protection order, there may be laws that prohibit the abuser from having a gun in their possession. There are a few places where you can find this information:

1. see What protections can I get in a domestic abuse protection order? to see if judges in Nebraska have the power to remove guns as part of a temporary or final order;
2. go to our State Gun Laws section to read about your state’s specific gun-related laws; and
3. read our Federal Gun Laws section to understand the federal laws that apply to all states.

You can read more about keeping an abuser from accessing guns on the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms’ website.

If the abuser violates your order, you can call the police or sheriff, even if you think it is a minor violation. It can be a Class I misdemeanor to purposefully (knowingly) violate a protection order. If the abuser has a prior conviction for violating any protection order, then violating your order can be a Class IV felony.¹

Nebraska law requires that the abuser be arrested if “probable cause” exists that they violated a domestic abuse protection order.² The officer making this arrest is required to bring the abuser who violated your order to the judge that issued it. The judge in this situation is required to make a no-contact order to prevent the abuser from contacting you again.³ 

If you feel that law enforcement officers did not respond according to Nebraska law, you could contact an attorney to discuss your legal options. Go to our Nebraska Finding a Lawyer page for legal referrals.

If the police become involved, it is generally a good idea to write down the names of the responding officers and their badge numbers in case you want to follow up on your case. Ideally, a police report should be filled out even if no arrest is made. If you have police reports of all violations of the order, it may be helpful in the future.

You may also be able to file for “contempt” for the abuser’s violation of the order. For more information about contempt, including the difference between criminal contempt and civil contempt, go to our general Domestic Violence Restraining Orders page.

Note: Violation of a domestic abuse protection order can also increase the penalty the abuser could face for committing the crime of stalking from a Class I misdemeanor to a Class IIIA felony.⁴  

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-118(1), (2)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-119
³ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-120
⁴ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.04(2)(d)

Federal law provides what is called “full faith and credit,” which means that once you have a protection order, it is valid throughout the United States, including U.S. territories and tribal lands.

Different states have different rules for enforcing out-of-state orders. You can find out about your new state’s policies by contacting a domestic violence program, the clerk of courts, or the prosecutor in your new area.

You may want to call the court where you originally received the order to tell them your new address so that they can contact you if necessary. Be sure to let them know if the address is confidential and ask how to make sure it cannot be accessed by the respondent.

To read more about this, please visit our Moving to Another State with a Protection Order page.

For the purpose of getting a sexual assault protection order, a “sexual assault offense” means committing or attempting to commit any of the following:

• sexual assault in the 1^st degree, 2nd degree, or 3rd degree;
• sexual abuse by a school employee;
• sexual assault of a child in the 1^st degree, 2nd degree, or 3rd degree;
• unlawful intrusion, recording image or video of an intimate area, or distributing or making these images public; or
• “sexual contact” or “sexual penetration” without consent.¹

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-102(7); see Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-311.08 and 28-318(5), 65)

An ex parte temporary or final sexual assault protection order can order:

• the abuser not to:
  • place any limits on you or your freedom (liberty);
  • harass, threaten, assault, bother (molest), attack, or otherwise disturb you; and
  • contact you in any way; and
• anything else the judge believes is necessary to protect your safety and welfare.¹

Whether a judge orders any or all of the above depends on the facts of your case.

Unlike a domestic abuse protection order, a sexual assault protection order cannot give you custody of your children.²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-105(2), (3)
² See Nebraska Judicial Branch website’s frequently asked questions page

When you and the abuser live in different states, the judge in your state may not have legal power over an out-of-state abuser. This is called “personal jurisdiction,” and it means that the judge may not be able to grant an order against them.

However, there are a few ways that a judge can get personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state abuser:

1. The abuser has a substantial connection to your state. Perhaps the abuser regularly travels to your state to visit you, for business, to see extended family, or the abuser lived in your state and recently fled.
2. One of the acts of abuse “happened” in your state. Perhaps the abuser sends you threatening texts or harassing phone calls from another state, but you read the messages or answer the calls while you are in your state. The judge could decide that the abuse “happened” to you while you were in your state. It may also be possible that the abuser was in your state when they abused you, but they have since left the state.
3. The abuser gets served with the court petition while they are in your state.

Even if none of the above apply to your situation, you may still be able to get an order. If you file, you may be granted an order by consent or the judge may decide that there are other reasons to grant the order.

You can read more about personal jurisdiction in our Court System Basics - Personal Jurisdiction section.

Note: If the judge in your state refuses to give you an order because of personal jurisdiction, you can file for an order in the courthouse in the state where the abuser lives. However, you might need to check if that state allows for online filing and remote participation, or if you would need to file in person and attend various court dates. This could be difficult if the abuser’s state is far away.

You can file for a sexual assault protection order if you have been the victim of a sexual assault offense. You do not have to have a specific relationship with the abuser to qualify for an order.¹

If you do not qualify for a sexual assault protection order, you may qualify for a domestic abuse protection order or a harassment protection order instead. If you already filed for a sexual assault protection order, you can ask the judge to treat your petition as one asking for one of the other types of order. The judge can do that if they believe it is appropriate.²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-105(1)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-107

The steps to get a sexual assault protection order are similar to the steps to get a domestic abuse protection order, but you will fill out different forms. If you have questions, you can talk to the clerk of court or to a lawyer. You can find the contact information for local courthouses on the Nebraska Courthouse Locations page and for lawyers on the Nebraska Finding a Lawyer page.

If you are worried about the harasser finding out your address, you may request that your address be kept confidential.¹ You may also want to learn more about the Nebraska Office of the Secretary of State’s Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking.

¹ See What happens after the judge signs the protection order? in the Nebraska Judicial Branch website’s frequently asked questions

There are several things that you may want to consider when you leave the courthouse. You will have to evaluate each one and see if it is safe for your situation.

• Review the order before you leave the courthouse. If something is wrong or missing, ask the clerk how to correct the order before you leave.
• Keep a copy of the order with you at all times.
• Make several copies of the order as soon as possible and leave copies of the order at your workplace, at your home, at the children’s school or daycare, in your car, with a sympathetic neighbor, and so on.
• Give a copy to the security guard or person at the front desk where you live and work, along with a photo of the abuser.
• Give a copy of the order to anyone who is named in and protected by the order.
• If the court has not given you an extra copy for your local law enforcement agency, take one of your extra copies and deliver it to them.
• Consider changing your locks and your phone number.

You may also want to make a safety plan. People can do things to increase their safety during violent incidents; when preparing to leave an abusive relationship; and when they are at home, work, and school. Many abusers obey protective orders, but some do not. So, it is important to build on the things you have already been doing to keep yourself safe. Go to our Safety Planning page for suggestions.

You can ask to renew your order by submitting a petition and affidavit to renew the protection order within 45 days it is set to expire.¹

Then, the process would be the same as when you filed your original petition. The judge may issue an ex parte order and the abuser may request a hearing to object to the renewal. The judge will consider the likelihood of harm to you over the next year when deciding whether to renew the order. You do not have to prove that there was further abuse or a violation of the protection order.²

You might not need a hearing if your statement (affidavit) explains why you want the renewal and confirms that nothing important has changed in your situation. The judge can renew your order based only on your affidavit if:

1. you are not asking for any change to the order; and
2. the abuser:
   
   1. is properly served and does not appear at the hearing; or
   2. tells the court that they do not oppose the renewal.³

If the judge agrees to renew the order, it would last for one year from the day after your current order expires. You can apply to renew the order each year.⁴

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(1)
² See Garrison v. Otto, 311 Neb. 94 (2022)
³ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(2)
⁴ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(3); see the Renewal section of the Sexual Assault Protection Order page on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website

For the purpose of getting a harassment protection order, “harassment” means intentionally doing multiple acts (a “course of conduct”) that seriously terrify, threaten, or intimidate you. There must also be no lawful (legitimate) reason for those acts.¹

Some examples of this could be following, stalking, repeatedly contacting, or physically holding (restraining or detaining) you.

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.02(2)(a)

An ex parte temporary or final harassment protection order can order:

• the abuser not to:
  • place any limits on you or your freedom (liberty);
  • harass, threaten, assault, bother (molest), attack, or otherwise disturb you; and
  • contact you in any way; and
• anything else the judge believes is necessary to protect your safety and welfare.¹

However, the judge cannot provide these protections if the respondent is doing these things during a labor picket.² Whether a judge orders any or all of the above depends on the facts of your case.

Note: Unlike a domestic abuse protection order, a harassment protection order cannot give you custody of your children.³

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-104(2), (3)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-104(4)
³ See Nebraska Judicial Branch website’s frequently asked questions

When you and the abuser live in different states, the judge in your state may not have legal power over an out-of-state abuser. This is called “personal jurisdiction,” and it means that the judge may not be able to grant an order against them.

However, there are a few ways that a judge can get personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state abuser:

1. The abuser has a substantial connection to your state. Perhaps the abuser regularly travels to your state to visit you, for business, to see extended family, or the abuser lived in your state and recently fled.
2. One of the acts of abuse “happened” in your state. Perhaps the abuser sends you threatening texts or harassing phone calls from another state, but you read the messages or answer the calls while you are in your state. The judge could decide that the abuse “happened” to you while you were in your state. It may also be possible that the abuser was in your state when they abused you, but they have since left the state.
3. The abuser gets served with the court petition while they are in your state.

Even if none of the above apply to your situation, you may still be able to get an order. If you file, you may be granted an order by consent or the judge may decide that there are other reasons to grant the order.

You can read more about personal jurisdiction in our Court System Basics - Personal Jurisdiction section.

Note: If the judge in your state refuses to give you an order because of personal jurisdiction, you can file for an order in the courthouse in the state where the abuser lives. However, you might need to check if that state allows for online filing and remote participation, or if you would need to file in person and attend various court dates. This could be difficult if the abuser’s state is far away.

You can file for a harassment protection order if you have been the victim of harassment. You do not have to have a specific relationship with the abuser to qualify for an order.¹

If you do not qualify for a harassment protection order, you may qualify for a domestic abuse protection order or a sexual assault protection order instead. If you already filed for a harassment protection order, you can ask the judge to treat your petition as one asking for one of the other types of order. The judge can do that if they believe it is appropriate.²

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-104(1)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-107

The steps for getting a harassment protection order are similar to those to get a domestic abuse protection order, but you will fill out different forms. If you have questions, you can talk to the clerk of court or a lawyer. You can find the contact information for local courthouses on the Nebraska Courthouse Locations page and for lawyers on the Nebraska Finding a Lawyer page.

If you are worried about the harasser finding out your address, you may request that your address be kept confidential.¹ You may also want to learn more about the Nebraska Office of the Secretary of State’s Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking.

¹ See What happens after the judge signs the protection order? in the Nebraska Judicial Branch website’s frequently asked questions

There are several things that you may want to consider when you leave the courthouse. You will have to evaluate each one and see if it is safe for your situation.

• Review the order before you leave the courthouse. If something is wrong or missing, ask the clerk how to correct the order before you leave.
• Keep a copy of the order with you at all times.
• Make several copies of the order as soon as possible and leave copies of the order at your workplace, at your home, at the children’s school or daycare, in your car, with a sympathetic neighbor, and so on.
• Give a copy to the security guard or person at the front desk where you live and work, along with a photo of the abuser.
• Give a copy of the order to anyone who is named in and protected by the order.
• If the court has not given you an extra copy for your local law enforcement agency, take one of your extra copies and deliver it to them.
• Consider changing your locks and your phone number.

You may also want to make a safety plan. People can do things to increase their safety during violent incidents; when preparing to leave an abusive relationship; and when they are at home, work, and school. Many abusers obey protective orders, but some do not. So, it is important to build on the things you have already been doing to keep yourself safe. Go to our Safety Planning page for suggestions.

You can ask to renew your order by submitting a petition and affidavit to renew the protection order within 45 days it is set to expire.¹

Then, the process would be the same as when you filed your original petition. The judge may issue an ex parte order and the abuser may request a hearing to object to the renewal. The judge will consider the likelihood of harm to you over the next year when deciding whether to renew the order. You do not have to prove that there was further abuse or a violation of the protection order.²

You might not need a hearing if your statement (affidavit) explains why you want the renewal and confirms that nothing important has changed in your situation. The judge can renew your order based only on your affidavit if:

1. you are not asking for any change to the order; and
2. the abuser:
   
   1. is properly served and does not appear at the hearing; or
   2. tells the court that they do not oppose the renewal.³

If the judge agrees to renew the order, it would last for one year from the day after your current order expires. You can apply to renew the order each year.⁴

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(1)
² See Garrison v. Otto, 311 Neb. 94 (2022)
³ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(2)
⁴ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-111(3); see the Renewal section of the Harassment Protection Order page on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website

If you have a valid Nebraska protection order that meets federal standards, it can be enforced in another state. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which is a federal law, says that all valid protection orders granted in the United States receive “full faith and credit” in all state and tribal courts within the U.S., including U.S. territories. In other words, each state must enforce out-of-state protection orders in the same way it enforces its own orders. If an abuser violates your out-of-state protection order, s/he will be punished according to the laws of whatever state you are in when the order is violated.

An ex parte temporary order can be enforced in other states as long as it meets the requirements listed in How do I know if my protection order is good under federal law?¹

Note: The state where you are going generally cannot extend your ex parte temporary order or issue you a permanent order when the temporary one expires. If you need to extend your temporary order, you will have to contact the state that issued the order and arrange to be at the hearing in person, by telephone, or virtually, if that is an option offered by the court. However, you may be able to reapply for one in the new state that you are moving to if you meet the requirements for getting a protective order in that state – but, if you apply for one in a new state, the abuser would know what state you are living in, which may put you in danger.

You do not have to take any special steps to get your protection order enforced in another state. Many states have a process to register or file an out-of-state order to make it easier to enforce if the abuser breaks the order. However, you can still get a valid protection order enforced in another state even if you do not register or file it.¹ For your safety, always keep a copy of your protection order with you.

It can help to know the rules in any state where you will live or visit. For example, in some states, you may need a certified copy of your out-of-state protection order. Knowing the rules in your new state may help you get the police or courts to enforce your order quickly.

A domestic violence organization can tell you how this works in your area. To find one, visit our Advocates and Shelters page and choose your new state in the drop-down menu.

¹ 18 U.S.C. § 2265(d)(2)

You do not need a lawyer to get your protection order enforced in another state.  However, you may want to get help from a local domestic violence advocate or attorney in the state that you move to. 

A domestic violence advocate can tell you what the advantages and disadvantages are for registering your protection order. S/he may also be able to help you through the process if you decide to register it. To find a domestic violence advocate or lawyer in the state to which you are moving, go to the Places that Help page and select that state from the drop-down menu.

If your protection order includes custody, visitation, and child support, these parts of the order can be enforced in any state. Law enforcement and courts must enforce your temporary custody order as long as it meets certain federal law standards.¹

To have someone read your order and tell you if it meets these standards, contact a lawyer in the new state. To find a lawyer, go to Finding a Lawyer and choose the state from the drop-down menu.

¹ 18 U.S.C. § 2266

Generally, only the state that issued your protection order can change, extend, or cancel the order. To have your order changed, extended, or canceled, you will likely have to file a motion or petition in the court where the order was issued. You may be able to ask to attend the court hearing by telephone or video rather than in person so that you do not need to return to the state where the abuser lives. Find out if this is possible by calling the clerk of the court that issued your order. To learn more about changing your order, see the Restraining Orders page for the state where your order was issued. To get the information for the court that issued your order, go to Courthouse Locations and choose the state from the drop-down menu.

If your order expires while you are living in Nebraska, you may be able to get a new protection order in Nebraska. However, this may be difficult to do if no new incidents of abuse have occurred in Nebraska. To find out how to get a protection order in Nebraska, visit our NE Restraining Orders page.

To register your protection order in Nebraska, you need to present a certified copy of your order either to the Nebraska State Patrol or to the county or district court clerk.¹  It’s a good idea to bring your photo ID with you when you register your order. You might also be able to fax your copy to the State Patrol to get it registered. Call the State Patrol headquarters at (402) 471-4545 to find out if this is possible in your area.

There is no fee to register your protection order.²  When your order is registered, the clerk or officer will give you a certified copy of your registered order.³

If you need help registering your protection order, you can contact a local domestic violence organization in Nebraska for assistance.  You can find contact information for organizations in your area on our NE Advocates and Shelters page.

¹ NE ST § 42-936(a)(1), (a)(2)
² NE ST § 42-936(f)
³ NE ST § 42-936(b)

Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which applies to all U.S. states and territories, the court is not permitted to notify the abuser when a protective order has been registered or filed in a new state unless you specifically request that the abuser be notified.¹ However, you may wish to confirm that the clerk is aware of this law before registering the order if your address is confidential.

However, remember that there may be a possibility that the abuser could somehow find out what state you have moved to. It is important to continue to safety plan, even if you are no longer in the state where the abuser is living. We have some safety planning tips to get you started on our Safety Planning page. You can also contact a local domestic violence organization to get help in developing a personalized safety plan. You will find contact information for organizations in your area on our NE Advocates and Shelters page.

¹ 18 U.S.C. § 2265(d)

There is no cost for registering your protection order in Nebraska.¹

¹ NE ST § 42-936(b)