2017 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 83 - STATE INSTITUTIONS
83-357 Persons supposed mentally ill; liberty not to be restricted; exception.

Universal Citation: NE Code § 83-357 (2017)

83-357. Persons supposed mentally ill; liberty not to be restricted; exception.

The liberty of any person supposed to be mentally ill shall not be restrained by any person not acting under the authority of the county board of mental health except to the extent for the period that may be necessary for the safety of persons and property, and until authority can be obtained.

Source

  • G.S.1873, c. 31, § 33, p. 418;
  • R.S.1913, § 7260;
  • C.S.1922, § 6917;
  • C.S.1929, § 83-722;
  • R.S.1943, § 83-357;
  • Laws 1947, c. 335, § 44, p. 1074.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Nebraska may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.