The Judiciary Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• courts; judges; procedures; Rules of Evidence; judicial districts; jurisdiction; juvenile code
• criminal code; crimes and punishments; capital punishment
• guardianships and conservatorships
• probate
• community corrections
• law enforcement; State Patrol
• criminal procedure; crime victim’s reparations
• civil procedure; civil law
• probation; parole
• real property; conveyances; liens; condemnation; eminent domain; landlords and tenants
• marriage and divorce; child custody
• child support; parenting time
• liens; liability; tort claims; civil rights; arbitration; obscenity; abortion
• immigration
• handgun permits; possession and use of guns

During session, the Judiciary Committee meets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Room 1113 on the 1st floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.