# Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-117: 26-117

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C42_S26-117

## Section

- **Citation:** Neb. Rev. Stat. § 26-117
- **Heading:** 26-117
- **Jurisdiction:** Nebraska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NE Code / Chapter 42 / Section 26-117

## Text

When ruling on a petition for a domestic abuse protection order, a court shall only grant a respondent a domestic abuse protection order if (1) the respondent files a cross or counter petition seeking a protection order and (2) the issuing court makes specific findings of domestic or family abuse against the respondent and determines that the respondent is entitled to a protection order.

Laws 1998, LB 218, § 27;

R.S.1943, (2016), § 42-924.03;

Laws 2025, LB80, § 17.

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