No person shall be eligible to the office of judge of a separate juvenile court unless he or she (1) is 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, on the effective date of appointment, a resident of the district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 43-2,118

  • 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