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

Click here for address information.

What are the names of the court's judges and magistrate judges?

District Court Judges


Chief Judge Laurie Smith Camp (Omaha)

Judge Joseph F. Bataillon (Omaha)

Judge John M. Warren (Lincoln)

Senior Judge Warren K. Urbom (Lincoln)

Senior Judge Lyle E. Strom (Omaha)

Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf (Lincoln)

Magistrate Judges


Magistrate Judge Thomas D. Thalken (Omaha)

Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett III (Omaha)

Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart (Lincoln)

What are the witness and mileage fees?

The witness fee is $40.00 per day. The mileage rate is $.51 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 regarding child support, call the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at (402) 471-3121.

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

The "file date" is the date the pleading was filed with the clerk's office. The "entry date" is the date the pleading 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 a holiday falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday is observed on the following Monday.