Public Counsel Statutes

Return to Public Counsel
(Ombudsman's Office)

In 1969, the Nebraska Legislature enacted the Nebraska Public Counsel Act, the state law creating the Ombudsman’s Office and authorizing its activities. Those sections of law may be accessed by clicking on the links below.

Applicable Statutes:

Statute Description
81-8240Terms, defined.
81-8241Public Counsel; established; appointment.
81-8242Public Counsel; qualifications.
81-8243Public Counsel; term; removal; vacancy; salary.
81-8244Public Counsel; personnel; appointment; compensation; authority.
81-8245Public Counsel; powers; enumerated.
81-8246Public Counsel; particular administrative acts addressed.
81-8247Public Counsel; complaint; investigation; decision; notify complainant.
81-8248Public Counsel; complaint; conclusion or recommendation; consult with agency or person.
81-8249Public Counsel; agency; information; recommendations.
81-8250Public Counsel; conclusions; publish; inclusions.
81-8251Public Counsel; report to Clerk of the Legislature; time; contents.
81-8252Public Counsel; public officer or employee; acted to warrant criminal proceedings; refer to proper authorities.
81-8253Public Counsel; proceedings, opinion, expression; not reviewable by court; not subject to testify or produce evidence.
81-8254Violations; penalty; state employee; complaint; effect.