When an entry on a vital record has been amended, that entry shall not be amended again unless (1) it can be shown that the first amendment was made through mistake, or (2) a court order is received from a court of competent jurisdiction.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-643

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
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