Thayer County District Court cases in Thayer County, Hebron, NE
Thayer County District Court in Hebron, Nebraska, is a state district trial court of general jurisdiction serving Thayer County. It handles major civil cases, felony criminal prosecutions, domestic relations/family law matters (such as divorce and custody), and equity actions, and it conducts jury and bench trials. The court also hears appeals from Thayer County Court and reviews certain administrative decisions. While most misdemeanors, traffic infractions, probate, small claims, and juvenile matters are filed in County Court, the District Court addresses related felony traffic offenses and appellate issues arising from those proceedings within its countywide jurisdiction.
Thayer County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Thayer |
| Street Address: | 225 N. 4th St. |
| City: | Hebron |
| Zip Code: | 68370 |
| Phone: | 402-768-6116 |
| Fax: | 402-768-6128 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://thayercountyne.gov/district-court/ |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://www.nebraska.gov/courts/calendar/index.cgi |
| Languages: | English |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/nejudicial |
| About / Additional Info: | The Thayer County Clerk of the District Court is an elected office. The term of the office is four years. In addition to being the Administrative Office of the Court, the Clerks of the District Courts are responsible for maintaining the records of criminal and civil cases, preparing Court dockets, and processing judgments. The District Court Clerk also serves as a passport agent and ex-officio jury commissioner for the county. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Thayer County District Court
Thayer County District Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings in civil actions (tort, contract, injunctions) and domestic relations (divorce, custody, support).
- Hears felony criminal cases from initial appearance through sentencing; handles postconviction relief.
- Issues and adjudicates petitions for protection orders (domestic abuse, harassment, sexual assault).
- Conducts court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings, contempt, and review hearings.
- Provides jury services: summons, orientation, scheduling, and juror assistance.
- Hears appeals from County Court and reviews certain administrative decisions as authorized.
- Maintains the official case record and docket; provides public access to filings, orders, and calendars; collects fees and offers standardized forms.