Upon order of the Supreme Court, a Justice or judge of the Supreme Court or other judge shall be disqualified from acting as a Justice or judge of the Supreme Court or other judge, without loss of salary, while there is pending (1) an indictment or information charging him or her in the United States with a crime punishable as a felony under Nebraska or federal law or (2) a recommendation to the Supreme Court by the Commission on Judicial Qualifications for his or her removal or retirement.

Source

  • Laws 1981, LB 475, § 9.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 24-723.01

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801