Webster County District Court

Webster County District Court cases in Webster County, Red Cloud, NE

Webster County District Court in Red Cloud, Nebraska, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving the Tenth Judicial District. It handles felony criminal cases; civil and equity matters exceeding county court monetary limits; domestic relations cases, including divorce, custody, and child support; and protection orders. The court conducts jury and bench trials and provides appellate review of certain county court and administrative decisions. Routine misdemeanors, traffic infractions, probate, and lower-value civil claims are generally handled in county court, while the district court addresses serious traffic-related offenses and appeals arising from those matters.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Webster County District Court

Webster County District Court functions as the county's primary trial court and public service hub. It:

- Accepts and processes case filings, maintains dockets, and issues orders.
- Hears criminal cases (felonies/misdemeanors), civil disputes (contract, tort, property), family law (divorce, custody, support), domestic violence and other protective-order matters, traffic/infractions, and, as authorized by state law, certain juvenile or child-protection matters.
- Schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, hearings, conferences, and bench or jury trials.
- Manages jury services, including qualification, summons, orientation, and reporting.
- Issues subpoenas, warrants, judgments, and protective orders; enters sentences and civil judgments.
- Provides records access and certified copies; processes fines, fees, and restitution payments.
- Offers forms, filing guidance, calendars, and accessibility accommodations to assist self-represented and represented court users.