Nebraska Statutes 23-1821. Death during apprehension or custody; notice required; penalty
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(1) Every hospital, emergency care facility, physician, nurse, emergency care provider, or law enforcement officer shall immediately notify the county coroner in all cases when it appears that an individual has died while being apprehended by or while in the custody of a law enforcement officer or detention personnel.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class IV misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 23-1821
- 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
(2) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.