Nebraska Statutes 83-356. Mentally ill persons; mistreatment; liability; penalty
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Any person taking care of a mentally ill person, and restraining such a person, either with or without authority, who shall treat such person with wanton severity, harshness or cruelty, or shall in any way abuse such a person, shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor and shall also be liable in an action for all damages sustained by such mentally ill person.
Source
- G.S.1873, c. 31, § 34, p. 418;
- R.S.1913, § 7261;
- C.S.1922, § 6918;
- C.S.1929, § 83-723;
- R.S.1943, § 83-356;
- Laws 1947, c. 335, § 43, p. 1074;
- Laws 1959, c. 442, § 9, p. 1490;
- Laws 1977, LB 39, § 312.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class V misdemeanor | up to $100 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 83-356
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801