When sentencing a person convicted of an offense which requires a civil commitment evaluation pursuant to section 83-174.02, the sentencing court shall:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-4018

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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

(1) Provide written notice to the defendant that a civil commitment evaluation is required prior to his or her release from incarceration;

(2) Require the defendant to read and sign a form stating that the defendant has been informed that a civil commitment evaluation is required prior to his or her release from incarceration; and

(3) Retain a copy of the written notification signed by the defendant.