Garden County District Court cases in Garden County, Oshkosh, NE
Garden County District Court in Oshkosh, Nebraska, is a district court (general-jurisdiction trial court) serving Garden County. It conducts jury and bench trials and has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases; major civil and equity matters beyond the county court's monetary jurisdiction; and domestic relations cases, including divorce, custody, and child support. The court issues injunctive and other equitable relief and exercises appellate jurisdiction over decisions from the Garden County Court and certain state administrative agencies. Routine misdemeanors, traffic infractions, probate, small claims, and most juvenile matters originate in county court, while the district court handles appeals from those proceedings and serious motor-vehicle-related felonies.
Garden County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Garden |
| Street Address: | 611 Main St. |
| City: | Oshkosh |
| Zip Code: | 69154 |
| Phone: | 308-772-3696 |
| Fax: | 308-772-0149 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://gardencounty.ne.gov/webpages/district_court/district_court.html |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.nebraska.gov/courts/calendar/index.cgi |
| Languages: | English |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/nejudicial |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Garden County District Court
Garden County District Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal cases, major civil actions, domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, child support), and appeals from county court and certain administrative decisions. Core services include:
- Case filings and docket management: intake of civil complaints, criminal informations/indictments, domestic relations petitions; issuance of summons; scheduling and notices.
- Protective orders: filing, temporary orders, service, and hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault protection orders.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, panel assignment, attendance tracking, and juror compensation.
- Records and payments: access to case records per law, certified copies, and collection of court fees, costs, and restitution.
The Clerk of the District Court maintains the official record and facilitates public access to court processes.