Loup County District Court

Loup County District Court cases in Loup County, Taylor, NE

Loup County District Court in Taylor, Nebraska, is a state district trial court of general jurisdiction. It presides over felony criminal cases; major civil actions and equity matters; and domestic relations cases such as divorce, custody, and child support. The court also exercises appellate jurisdiction, reviewing appeals from Loup County Court and certain state administrative agency decisions. Routine misdemeanors, probate, small claims, juvenile proceedings, and most traffic infractions originate in county court, with the district court handling appeals when applicable.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Loup County District Court

Loup County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings and eFilings; maintains the official docket; provides file review and certified copies.
- Hears felony criminal matters and related proceedings; civil lawsuits (tort, contract, property and other equity actions typically beyond county-court limits); and domestic relations cases (divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody, and child support).
- Issues and enforces protection orders (domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault) and holds associated hearings.
- Conducts court hearings and trials, including arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, contempt/show-cause, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Manages jury services, including summonsing, qualification, reporting, and juror support for trials.
- Exercises appellate jurisdiction over appeals from Loup County Court and certain administrative decisions.

The court's core role is to provide public access to justice by filing, scheduling, adjudicating cases, and maintaining accurate records.