Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-187: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-187

The following rules shall govern the form of the petition in cases brought pursuant to section 38-186 :

(1) The state shall be named as plaintiff and the credential holder as defendant;

(2) The charges against the credential holder shall be stated with reasonable definiteness;

(3) Amendments may be made as in ordinary actions in the district court; and

(4) All allegations shall be deemed denied, but the credential holder may plead thereto if he or she desires.