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The National Crime Information Center Registry (NCIC) is a nationwide, electronic database used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. It is managed by the FBI and state law enforcement officials.
The state that issued your protection order may already have entered your order into the NCIC when you got the order. If not, your order could be entered into the NCIC if you register it in Nebraska. All law enforcement officials have access to the NCIC database, but the information is encrypted so outsiders cannot access it.
¿Cómo registro mi orden de protección en Nebraska?
Para registrar su orden de protección en Nebraska deberá presentar una copia certificada de su orden a la policía estatal de Nebraska o el/la secretario/a de la corte de distrito.1 Es buena idea que lleve una identificación con foto cuando vaya a registrar su orden. Es posible que también pueda enviar una copia por fax a la policía estatal para que la registren. Puede comunicarse con el cuartel general de la policía estatal al (402) 471-4545 para averiguar si esto es posible en su área.
No hay costo alguno por registrar su orden de protección.2 Cuando su orden sea registrada, el/la secretario/a u oficial le dará una copia certificada de la orden.3
Si necesita ayuda registrando su orden de protección, puede contactar una organización local de violencia doméstica en Nebraska para que le ayuden. Puede encontrar la información de contacto de organizaciones en su área en nuestra página Intercesoras y albergues en Nebraska.
1 NE ST § 42-936(a)(1), (a)(2)
2 NE ST § 42-936(f)
3 NE ST § 42-936(b)
Do I have to register my protection order in Nebraska in order to get it enforced?
You do not need to register a protective order from another state to get it enforced.1 However, if you register your order in Nebraska, this may help the local law enforcement officers more easily check that your order is valid.
1 NE ST § 42-935(d)
Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which applies to all U.S. states and territories, the court is not permitted to notify the abuser when a protective order has been registered or filed in a new state unless you specifically request that the abuser be notified.1 However, you may wish to confirm that the clerk is aware of this law before registering the order if your address is confidential.
However, remember that there may be a possibility that the abuser could somehow find out what state you have moved to. It is important to continue to safety plan, even if you are no longer in the state where the abuser is living. We have some safety planning tips to get you started on our Safety Planning page. You can also contact a local domestic violence organization to get help in developing a personalized safety plan. You will find contact information for organizations in your area on our NE Advocates and Shelters page.
1 18 U.S.C. § 2265(d)
What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
You do not need to register your protection order to get it enforced in Nebraska.1 However, if your order is not entered into the state registry, it may be harder for a law enforcement officer to check if your order is valid. So, it could take longer to get your order enforced.
If you are unsure if registering your order in Nebraska is right for you, you may want to talk with a domestic violence advocate. An advocate can help you decide what is safest for you. You can find domestic violence advocates in Nebraska on our NE Advocates and Shelters page.
1 NE ST § 42-935(d)
Does it cost anything to register my protection order?
There is no cost for registering your protection order in Nebraska.1
1 NE ST § 42-936(b)
