Each prosecutor’s office shall undertake measures to maintain a searchable record of:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-4703

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(1) Each case in which:

(a) Trial testimony is offered or provided by a jailhouse informant against a suspect’s or defendant‘s interest; or

(b) A statement from a jailhouse informant against a suspect’s or defendant’s interest is used and a criminal conviction is obtained; and

(2) Any benefit requested by or offered or provided to a jailhouse informant in connection with such statement or trial testimony.