What is the mailing address of the clerk's office and what are the hours?

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What are the names of the judges and magistrate judges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska?

District Court Judges


Chief Judge Joseph F. Bataillon (Omaha)

Judge Richard G. Kopf (Lincoln)

Judge Laurie Smith Camp (Omaha)

Senior Judge Warren K. Urbom (Lincoln)

Senior Judge Lyle E. Strom (Omaha)

Magistrate Judges


Magistrate Judge Thomas D. Thalken (Omaha)

Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett III (Omaha)

What are the witness and mileage fees?

The witness fee is $40.00 per day. The mileage rate is 55 cents per mile.

How do I get a certified copy of a document?

The cost for the certified document is $9.00 for the certification and $.50 for a copy of each page. Prepayment is required for certified copies. The request should include the case number, document number and a check or money order.

Where can I get information regarding child support?

For information on child support, please call Douglas County Child Support Enforcement at 444-7018.

What's the difference between the "file date" and the "entry date" on the docket sheet?

The "file date" corresponds with the date that the pleading was filed with the clerk's office. The "entry date" corresponds with the date that it was entered on the docket.

What federal holidays does the clerk's office observe?

The clerk's office is closed in observance of the following federal holidays:

When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday is observed on the following Monday.