Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Process
Mental Health Board Training Handbook - July 14, 2006
(Revised October 18, 2006)
This handbook will be the only training available to the Mental Health Commitment Boards in the State of Nebraska. Persons who have not previously received classroom training are required* to review the handbook and submit the Self Study Examination to the Division of Behavioral Health. All Board members are encouraged to review the handbook and submit the Self Study Examination to the Division.
* Synopsis of NRS Sec. 71-916 DHHS shall provide training to members/alternates. No person shall remain on a MHB or be eligible for appointment unless he/she has attended and satisfactorily completed such training pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by DHHS.
- View Content of Handbook and Sections
View List of Trained Board Members
- View Nebraska Registration for Commited Persons
Forms are presented to facilitate uniformity among the several Mental Health Commitment Boards of the State. Mental Health Commitment Boards are formed by District Court Judicial District in Nebraska. Each Judicial District has at least one commitment board to fulfill the intent of the Commitment Act (NRRS 71-915)
LB 1083 - Commitment of Persons with Mental Illness
LB 1199 - Commitment of Sex Offenders
LB 1083 (2004) changed the Mental Health Commitment process in Nebraska. The procedures and rights of the individual are described below.
Summary of LB 1083
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The Law and Individual Rights - Rights of a Person Involved in a Commitment Proceeding
The Process and Initial Proceedings - Emergency Protective Custody Admission Procedure
Peace Officer Certificate - Emergency Admittance Pursuant to Certificate of Peace Officer
Mental Health Emergency Assessment
Admission Process for the Regions - Flow Chart of Mental Health Commitment
Magellan Involvement Flow Chart
Transportation Costs Determination Flow Chart
Mental Health Professionals Certificate and RecommendationsMental Health Professional Certificate
Provider Treatment Plan Recommendations to Mental Health Board
Mental Health Board DocumentationMental Health Board Order [Alleged to be Mentally Ill and Dangerous]
Order Of Mental Health Board to Inpatient Facility [Admission Order to Inpatient Facility]
Outpatient Commitment Order
Subject Being Placed on Outpatient Treatment [Admission Order to Outpatient]
Warrant to take Custody of Outpatient [Pending Hearing]
Order of Mental Health Board to Sheriff [Arrest for Absent With out Authorization]
Notice of Release from Commitment
Commitment Report Form
Commitment Report Form (revised June 2008)
Fiscal Note to County Clerks
LB 1199 - Commitment of Dangerous Sex Offenders
LB 1199 (2006) further revised the state commitment process to clarify commitments for Sex Offenders and to make changes in the law.
Summary of LB 1199 - Sex Offender
The Law and Individual Rights - Sex Offender - Rights of a Person Involved in a Commitment Proceeding - Sex Offender
The Process and Initial Proceedings - Sex OffenderLB 1199 - Flow Chart
Emergency Protective Custody Admissions Procedure - Sex Offender
Peace Officer Certificate - Sex Offender - Emergency Admittance Pursuant to Certificate of Peace Officer
Mental Health Professionals Certificate and Recommendations - Sex Offender - Mental Health Professional Certificate
Mental Health Board Documentation - Sex Offender - Mental Health Board Order
Warrant of Admission (Inpatient) - Sex Offender
Commitment Report Form - Sex Offender - Commitment Report Form (revised July 2005)
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the implementation of LB1199 - Sex Offender
For more information contact:
Dan Powers - 402- 471-7857
Kathleen Samuelson - 402- 471-7797
Division of Behavioral Health Services
PO Box 98925
Lincoln NE 68509
FAX - (402) 471-7859
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