Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 29. Criminal Procedure § 29-4802. Veteran justice program; eligibility; confidential information

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a defendant is eligible to participate in a veteran justice program if the defendant is a veteran and can show by clear and convincing evidence that a condition from military service contributed to the offense.

(2) A veteran is not eligible for participation in a veteran justice program if:

(3) Any document or materials received by the court pursuant to sections 29-4802 to 29-4804 that contain military or medical records, reports, or evaluations shall be privileged and shall not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than a judge; attorneys to parties in the case; probation officers to whom a defendant's file is duly transferred; the probation administrator or his or her designee; alcohol and drug counselors, mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, and psychologists licensed or certified under the Uniform Credentialing Act to conduct substance abuse evaluations and treatment; or others entitled by law to receive such information, including personnel affiliated with the veteran justice program.

(4) Upon a court determination of eligibility for participation in a veteran justice program, the court shall provide notice to any victim or alleged victim of the offense committed by the veteran of such determination and the right of the veteran to request participation in a veteran justice program.