All items in the medical certification or of a medical nature in a vital record may be amended only upon receipt of a signed statement from those responsible for completion of the entries involved as provided in the Vital Statistics Act. The department may, at its discretion, require documentary evidence to substantiate the requested amendment.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-642

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.