This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's guardianship and conservatorship laws, specifically focusing on the requirements for background checks for individuals nominated as guardians or conservators. It introduces a new requirement for these individuals to authorize the Nebraska State Patrol to submit their fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The Nebraska State Patrol will then issue a report to the State Court Administrator, which must be filed with the court at least ten days prior to the appointment hearing, unless waived by the court. Additionally, the applicant is responsible for the costs associated with the fingerprinting and background check. The bill also clarifies that no report or national criminal history record check is required for emergency temporary guardianship or conservatorship applications.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for appointing temporary guardians and conservators in emergency situations, including provisions for expedited hearings. It specifies that temporary guardians and conservators are not required to provide fingerprints for the national criminal history record check. The bill also allows for the appointment of a limited temporary guardian to assist individuals in applying for benefits, with access to their personal and financial records. The original sections of the law that are being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding guardianship and conservatorship in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30-2602.02, 30-2626, 30-2630.01
Final Reading: 30-2602.02, 30-2626, 30-2630.01
Slip Law: 30-2602.02, 30-2626, 30-2630.01