Chapter 46: Legislature

Article 9: Claims Against The State

Statute 46-913: Claims against the state; filing; forms; information required; certain canceled state warrants. (a) Any person wishing to present a claim shall file the same with the chairperson of the joint committee in writing upon a form to be provided by the joint committee stating the following information:

      (1)   The name and address of the claimant; the name and address of the claimant's principal, if the claimant is acting in a representative capacity; and the name and address of the claimant's attorney, if the claimant is so represented;

      (2)   A concise statement of the basis of the claim (including the date, time, place and circumstances of the act or event complained of, if applicable);

      (3)   a statement itemizing the amount claimed; and

      (4)   any other pertinent information requested by the joint committee.

      (b)   Upon the filing of a claim, the joint committee shall inform the claimant in writing of any additional information it will require in order to take action upon the claim.

      (c)   No claim based upon a canceled state warrant shall be considered by the joint committee if such claim is filed more than five years after the date the warrant originally was issued.

      History:   L. 1978, ch. 203, § 3; L. 1994, ch. 274, § 2; July 1.