Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-153.01

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session

Section 48-153.01 - Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court judge; eligibility

No person shall be eligible for the office of judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court unless he or she:

(1) Is at least thirty years of age;

(2) Is a citizen of the United States;

(3) Has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge;

(4) Is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and

(5) Is a resident of the State of Nebraska, and remains a resident of such state during the period of service.

This section shall not apply to a person serving as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court after August 24, 1979, and prior to July 17, 1986, and who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court on and after July 17, 1986.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-153.01

Laws 1979, LB 237, § 6; Laws 1986, LB 811, § 82.