Banner County District Court cases in Banner County, Harrisburg, NE
Banner County District Court in Harrisburg, Nebraska, is a state trial court of general jurisdiction serving Banner County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions, major civil lawsuits, and domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, and child support. The court also exercises appellate jurisdiction over decisions from the Banner County Court and certain administrative agencies. Routine misdemeanors, traffic infractions, probate, small claims, and most juvenile cases are primarily heard in county court, while the district court addresses related felony-level offenses and appeals.
Banner County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Banner |
| Street Address: | 204 State St. |
| City: | Harrisburg |
| Zip Code: | 69345 |
| Phone: | 308-436-5265 |
| Fax: | 308-436-4180 |
| Hours: | Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM, Friday: 7:30 a.m - 12:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.bannercountynegov.org/clerk |
| Languages: | English |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/nejudicial |
Services and Case Types Handled in Banner County District Court
Banner County District Court is Nebraska's trial court of general jurisdiction for the county. It handles:
- Felony criminal cases and related proceedings.
- Major civil and equity matters (e.g., contracts, torts, injunctions).
- Domestic relations (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support).
- Protection orders (domestic abuse, harassment, sexual assault).
- Appeals from County Court and certain administrative decisions.
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docketing, and issuance of summons, subpoenas, and writs.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings (arraignments, motions, settlement conferences), jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, deferrals).
- Records access (calendars, copies, certified records) and payment of filing fees and court-ordered costs.
- Coordination of interpreters and ADA accommodations.
The Clerk of the District Court maintains official case files, accepts pleadings, issues notices, and provides case calendars.