Nebraska § 28-373 Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; law enforcement
agency; duties

Nebraska Statutes

§ 28-373 — Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; law enforcement agency; duties

Nebraska § 28-373

Ch. 28Crimes and Punishments

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-373 (2026).

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(1)Upon the receipt of a report concerning abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant to section 28-372 , it shall be the duty of the law enforcement agency (a) to make an investigation if deemed warranted because of alleged violations of section 28-386 , (b) to take immediate steps, if necessary, to protect the vulnerable adult, and (c) to institute legal proceedings if appropriate. The law enforcement agency shall notify the department if an investigation is undertaken. Such notification shall be made no later than the next working day following receipt of the report.

(2)The law enforcement agency shall make a written report or a case summary to the department of all investigated cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and action taken with respect to all such cases.

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(1) Upon the receipt of a report concerning
abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant
to section 28-372 , it shall be the duty of the law enforcement agency (a)
to make an investigation if deemed warranted because of alleged violations
of section 28-386 , (b) to take immediate steps, if necessary, to protect the
vulnerable adult, and (c) to institute legal proceedings if appropriate. The
law enforcement agency shall notify the department if an investigation is
undertaken. Such notification shall be made no later than the next working
day following receipt of the report.
(2) The law enforcement agency shall make a written report or a case
summary to the department of all investigated cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and action taken
with respect to all such cases.