Rock County District Court cases in Rock County, Bassett, NE
Rock County District Court in Bassett, Nebraska is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Rock County. It handles felony criminal cases; higher-value civil and equity matters; and family law, including divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. The court can issue protection orders and conducts jury and bench trials. It also has appellate jurisdiction over decisions from the Rock County Court and certain state administrative agencies. Misdemeanor and traffic infraction cases are typically heard in county court, with appeals to the district court.
Rock County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Rock |
| Street Address: | 400 State St. |
| City: | Bassett |
| Zip Code: | 68714 |
| Phone: | 402-684-3933 |
| Fax: | 402-684-2741 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://cms3.revize.com/revize/rockcounty/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/nejudicial |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_County_Courthouse_(Nebraska) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Rock County District Court
Rock County District Court serves as the county's general trial court, providing public access to justice and case administration. It handles criminal (felony, misdemeanor, traffic), civil (contracts, torts, small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support, domestic abuse OFPs), juvenile (delinquency, CHIPS), probate (estates, guardianship/conservatorship), housing (evictions), mental health commitments, name changes, and expungements. Core services include case filings and docketing (including eFiling/eService), protective orders such as Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders, and scheduling and conducting court hearings (arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings), with calendars and remote appearance support. The court administers jury services-summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, and juror compensation. Additional public services include payment of fines and fees, warrant and citation processing, access to court records and certified copies, forms and self-help resources, interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.