Nebraska Statutes 14-227. Fines, penalties, and forfeitures; collection; duty to pay to city treasurer; violation; penalty; duty of comptroller to audit
(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, when an officer or agent of a city of the metropolitan class collects a fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed for a violation of city ordinance or for a misdemeanor violation of state law committed within the city, such officer or agent shall remit such fine, penalty, or forfeiture to the city treasurer no later than thirty days after collection of such fine, penalty, or forfeiture or within ten days after being requested to do so by the mayor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class II misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 14-227
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Month: shall mean calendar month. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) A violation of this section is a Class II misdemeanor. Upon conviction, such officer or agent shall be guilty of malfeasance in office and shall be removed from office.
(3) The city comptroller shall audit the accounts of all such officers and agents at least once each month and approve or disapprove their reports.
Source
- Laws 1921, c. 116, art. II, § 24, p. 432;
- C.S.1922, § 3550;
- C.S.1929, § 14-225;
- R.S.1943, § 14-227;
- Laws 2022, LB800, § 57.