Blaine County District Court

Blaine County District Court cases in Blaine County, Brewster, NE

Blaine County District Court in Brewster, Nebraska, is a state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Blaine County. It handles felony criminal cases; major civil actions and equity matters; and domestic relations cases, including divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues injunctions and other equitable orders, and hears appeals from Blaine County Court and certain state administrative agencies. Limited-jurisdiction matters such as small claims, probate, misdemeanors, and most traffic cases are handled in county court.

Blaine County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Blaine County District Court

Blaine County District Court is the trial court serving the public in county-level matters.

Case types include: criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors), civil disputes (tort, contract, property), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile matters, probate/estates/guardianship, adoptions, mental health commitments (where authorized), protective orders (domestic violence, stalking), and, as provided by state law, small claims or traffic.

Key services:
- Accepts and processes case filings and protective-order petitions; issues summons, warrants, and orders.
- Schedules and conducts hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencings; manages calendars and remote appearances when available.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, orientation, and juror support.
- Records: docketing, public access to case information, certified copies; payment processing for fines, fees, restitution.
- Provides self-help resources, facilitates mediation/problem-solving courts, and handles appeals from lower courts where applicable.