Nebraska Court Locations and Records

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Family cases in Nebraska are heard in the District Court. Divorce is heard in District Court; the separate County Court and a Juvenile Court handle some related matters. Nebraska's 93 counties are grouped into judicial districts.

The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Nebraska directory and case record search are below.

Official Nebraska court locators

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Nebraska courts directory (district and county courts) (Nebraska judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/courts

Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search (Nebraska courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/name.cgi

Nebraska state courts website (Nebraska judicial branch): The official home of the Nebraska court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov

Nebraska eFiling (Nebraska.gov) (Nebraska Judicial Branch): Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax. https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-EFILE/

Nebraska court self-help resources (Nebraska courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Nebraska family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help

Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search: Free name search; paid for case detail. District Courts hear divorce/custody. Minors' information is redacted and juvenile cases are restricted. https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/name.cgi

Use the free general/name search (no account)

For case detail ($2/case): a one-time search is $17, or

Official link data for Nebraska was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Which court hears family cases in Nebraska?

Can I look up an existing Nebraska case online?

Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search is the official search. Free name search; paid for case detail. District Courts hear divorce/custody. Minors' information is redacted and juvenile cases are restricted.

Is the clerk the same as the court?

No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.