Custer County District Court

Custer County District Court cases in Custer County, Broken Bow, NE

Custer County District Court in Broken Bow, Nebraska, is a state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Custer County. It conducts jury and bench trials and has authority over felony criminal cases; major civil actions (law and equity); domestic relations matters, including divorce, custody, and child support; and protection orders. The court also hears appeals from the Custer County Court and certain administrative agencies, including appeals arising from misdemeanor and traffic cases originally filed in county court. Routine misdemeanors, probate, small claims, and most traffic infractions begin in county court, while the district court handles related appeals and higher-level matters within its jurisdiction.

Custer County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Custer County District Court

Custer County District Court serves as a general-jurisdiction trial court. Case types include:
- Criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors)
- Civil (contracts, torts, property)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support)
- Probate and guardianship
- Juvenile matters
- Protective orders (domestic violence/stalking)

Core public-facing services:
- Case filings, docketing, and records management; certified copies
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, and sentencings
- Issuing orders, warrants, and judgments
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, and juror instructions
- Payments for fees, fines, and restitution
- Calendars and case-status information
- Self-help forms and filing guidance
- Interpreter services and ADA accommodations
- Coordination with probation/pretrial services (as applicable)
- Limited appeals from lower courts where authorized

Access is provided via filing counters or e-filing, clerk assistance, and online or in-person information.