Access to Juvenile Courts

State-by-state guide:

Nebraska

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-277 (1998): The statute does not state that proceedings cannot be open to the public or the press.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,105 (1998): Court records are sealed after an adjudication is set aside, and can be opened only upon a showing of good cause. Anyone who reveals information may be held in contempt of court.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108 (1998): Court records cannot be disseminated to the public, without a court order. Records regarding medical, welfare and probation cannot be inspected without a court order.


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