Nebraska Statutes 79-1165. Hearing; party; rights; enumerated
Any party at a hearing conducted under sections 79-1163 and 79-1164 shall have the right to:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 79-1165
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of children with disabilities;
(2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;
(3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing;
(4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and
(5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions.
The hearing officer may also produce evidence on the officer’s own motion.