Dawson County District Court

Dawson County District Court cases in Dawson County, Lexington, NE

Dawson County District Court in Lexington, Nebraska, is a district court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value and equity civil actions (including tort, contract, real property, and injunctions); and domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, and child support. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders, and provides post-judgment relief. It also hears appeals from Dawson County Court and certain state administrative agencies, reviewing county court decisions (including misdemeanor and traffic cases) on appeal. As the court of general jurisdiction, it complements the county court, which handles lower-level civil, probate, small-claims, misdemeanor, and most traffic matters.

Dawson County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Dawson County District Court

The Dawson County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions and related proceedings.
- Civil: higher-value disputes, injunctive relief, and other civil actions.
- Family law: divorce, custody, child support, and enforcement.
- Protective orders: domestic abuse/harassment/stalking petitions and enforcement.
- Appeals: reviews from lower courts or administrative bodies, where authorized.

Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docketing, copies, and records access.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, arraignments, motion practice, trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror assistance.
- Issuing orders, judgments, warrants, and writs.
- Fee payments, forms, and procedural information (no legal advice).