Nebraska Statutes 48-153.01. Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court judge; eligibility
No person shall be eligible for the office of judge of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court unless he or she:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 48-153.01
- 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
- 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
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Is at least thirty years of age;
(2) Is a citizen of the United States;
(3) Has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge;
(4) Is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and
(5) Is a resident of the State of Nebraska, and remains a resident of such state during the period of service.
This section shall not apply to a person serving as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court after August 24, 1979, and prior to July 17, 1986, and who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court on and after July 17, 1986.