2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 28-707 — Child abuse; privileges not available; penalties.

Section 28-707
Child abuse; privileges not available; penalties.

(1) A person commits child abuse if he or she knowingly, intentionally, or negligently causes or permits a minor child to be:

(a) Placed in a situation that endangers his or her life or physical or mental health;

(b) Cruelly confined or cruelly punished;

(c) Deprived of necessary food, clothing, shelter, or care;

(d) Placed in a situation to be sexually exploited by allowing, encouraging, or forcing such minor child to solicit for or engage in prostitution, debauchery, public indecency, or obscene or pornographic photography, films, or depictions; or

(e) Placed in a situation to be sexually abused as defined in section 28-319, 28-319.01, or 28-320.01.

(2) The statutory privilege between patient and physician, between client and professional counselor, and between husband and wife shall not be available for excluding or refusing testimony in any prosecution for a violation of this section.

(3) Child abuse is a Class I misdemeanor if the offense is committed negligently.

(4) Child abuse is a Class IIIA felony if the offense is committed knowingly and intentionally and does not result in serious bodily injury as defined in section 28-109.

(5) Child abuse is a Class III felony if the offense is committed knowingly and intentionally and results in serious bodily injury as defined in such section.

(6) Child abuse is a Class IB felony if the offense is committed knowingly and intentionally and results in the death of such child.

Cross References:

Appointment of guardian ad litem, see section 43-272.01.

Source:

Laws 1977, LB 38, § 146

Laws 1982, LB 347, § 10

Laws 1993, LB 130, § 3

Laws 1993, LB 430, § 3

Laws 1994, LB 908, § 1

Laws 1996, LB 645, § 15

Laws 1997, LB 364, § 9

Laws 2006, LB 1199, § 9.

~Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2006