Lincoln County District Court

Lincoln County District Court cases in Lincoln County, North Platte, NE

Lincoln County District Court in North Platte, Nebraska, is a state trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles major civil cases, equity and injunctive matters; felony criminal prosecutions; and domestic relations proceedings such as divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. The court conducts jury and bench trials and hears appeals from Lincoln County Court and certain administrative agencies. Routine misdemeanors, probate, small civil claims, juvenile matters, and most traffic infractions are handled in county court; the district court hears appeals from those cases and adjudicates traffic offenses charged as felonies.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Lincoln County District Court

Lincoln County District Court serves as the county's primary trial court for criminal, civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters. It accepts and processes filings for felony and misdemeanor cases; civil lawsuits (including small claims and landlord‑tenant/evictions); family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and dependency; probate, guardianships, and mental health proceedings. The court issues and enforces protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment) and handles related hearings. Public services include case initiation and records access; calendars and scheduling; arraignments, preliminary hearings, motions, trials, and sentencings; mediation/settlement conferences; fine/fee payments and payment plans; interpreter and ADA accommodations. Jury services manage summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror support. Information, standardized forms, and self‑help assistance are available online and at the clerk's office.