Platte County
Named after the Platte River, Platte County was created in 1855 but officially established a year later. It is located in the State of Nebraska and has a population of about 34,000. The county covers 685 square miles, and the City of Columbus serves as the county seat.
Platte County is part of Nebraska's 5th Judicial District and operates both District and County Courts. The District Court primarily hears felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters, equity cases, and civil disputes. While it shares some jurisdiction with the County Court, the District Court typically resolves more complex and significant legal cases. On the other hand, the County Court's jurisdiction includes misdemeanor cases, including traffic offenses and local ordinance violations. It also handles civil cases involving monetary damages under $57,000, small claims up to $6,000, and probate matters such as guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions. Additionally, the County Court conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases and serves as Platte County's Juvenile Court.
In Platte County, public court records refer to documents and filings generated during case proceedings at the Circuit and County Courts. Such records include case filings, motions, jury verdicts, court rulings, transcripts, and court orders. The District and County Clerks are responsible for maintaining court records stored at the Platte County Courthouse or electronically. These records are typically accessible to the public, excluding confidential information or documents sealed by court orders or state laws.
The following types of court records are available in Platte County:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
Most court records and dockets in Platte County are public records and may be obtained from the Clerks of the District and County Courts. To inquire about these records, you can visit or contact the Clerks at the Platte County Court located at:
Platte County Courthouse
2nd Floor
2610 14th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 563-4905 (County Court)
Phone: (402) 563-4906 (District Court)
