Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-357

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session

Section 83-357 - Persons supposed mentally ill; liberty not to be restricted; exception

The liberty of any person supposed to be mentally ill shall not be restrained by any person not acting under the authority of the county board of mental health except to the extent for the period that may be necessary for the safety of persons and property, and until authority can be obtained.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 83-357

G.S.1873, c. 31, § 33, p. 418; R.S.1913, § 7260; C.S.1922, § 6917; C.S.1929, § 83-722; R.S.1943, § 83-357; Laws 1947, c. 335, § 44, p. 1074.