The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person accused of a crime has the right to be confronted with the witnesses against him (the confrontation clause), and states that:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

In Nebraska, the Sixth Amendment rights are upheld in accordance with federal law. This means that anyone accused of a crime in Nebraska is entitled to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime occurred. The district is determined based on Nebraska's legal statutes and the federal court system. The accused must be informed of the charges and evidence against them and is granted the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses who testify against them. Additionally, the accused has the right to subpoena witnesses to testify on their behalf and to have an attorney for their defense. If the accused cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for them at the state's expense. Nebraska's court system and procedural rules ensure that these constitutional rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process.