Nebraska Statutes 29-2528. Death penalty cases; Supreme Court; orders
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In all cases when the death penalty has been imposed by the district court, the Supreme Court shall, after consideration of the appeal, order the prisoner to be discharged, a new trial to be had, or appoint a day certain for the execution of the sentence.
Source
- Laws 1973, LB 268, § 13;
- Laws 1982, LB 722, § 12;
- Laws 2015, LB268, § 35;
- Referendum 2016, No. 426.
- Note: The repeal of section 29-2528 by Laws 2015, LB 268, section 35, is not effective because of the vote on the referendum at the November 2016 general election.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-2528
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.