(A) If, due to disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstances, an attorney is unable to complete the hours of accredited CLE during the preceding reporting period as required by § 3-401.4, the attorney may apply to the Director for an extension of time in which to complete the hours. Such request for extension of time shall be filed with the Director by December 1 of the annual reporting period. No extension of time to complete CLE shall be granted unless written application for the extension is made via the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services website. An extension of time shall not exceed a period of six (6) months immediately following the last day of the year in which the requirements were not met.

   (B) If, due to disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstances, an attorney is unable to meet the minimum required hours for CLE during the annual reporting period as required by § 3-401.4, or is unable to meet the minimum required hours for CLE without exceeding the limit on distance-learning credit as set for the § 3-401.8, the attorney may apply to the Director for a waiver of the minimum education requirements.  Such request for waiver shall be filed with the Director by December 1 of the annual reporting period. No waiver shall be granted unless application is made via the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Division website. A waiver of the minimum educational requirements shall not exceed one (1) year or ten (10) credit hours. After one (1) year, the attorney may reapply for an extension of the waiver if such disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstances still exist.

   (C) The press of business shall not be considered a disability, hardship, or extenuating circumstance.

§ 3-401.13(A) and (B) amended September 13, 2023.