Brown County District Court cases in Brown County, Ainsworth, NE
Brown County District Court in Ainsworth, Nebraska, is a Nebraska District Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It conducts jury and bench trials and serves as the primary court for felony criminal cases, significant civil lawsuits, and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, and support). It also hears appeals from Brown County Court, including misdemeanor and traffic cases, and reviews certain administrative appeals. The court issues injunctions and other equitable relief and handles post-conviction and sentencing matters within its jurisdiction.
Brown County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Brown |
| Street Address: | 148 W. 4th St. |
| City: | Ainsworth |
| Zip Code: | 69210 |
| Phone: | 402-387-2705 |
| Fax: | 402-387-0918 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://browncounty.ne.gov/webpages/district_court/district_court.html |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.nebraska.gov/courts/calendar/index.cgi |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/votefortravee/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/nejudicial |
Services and Case Types Handled in Brown County District Court
Brown County District Court serves the public by administering and resolving local legal matters.
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (general civil, small claims), family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, and traffic/ordinance violations.
- Core services:
- Case filings: intake, docketing, and fee processing for new and existing cases.
- Protective orders: petitions and issuance for domestic abuse/harassment, with scheduling of related hearings.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling, notices, courtroom support, and remote appearances where available.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Records: access to dockets, copies, and certified records, subject to confidentiality rules.
- Payments: fines, fees, and restitution processing.
- Public assistance: forms, self-help resources, interpreter coordination, and ADA accommodations (no legal advice).