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Local Rules

2026 Proposed Local Rules

REDLINE Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

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In Effect on and after December 1, 2025

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2025 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect on and after December 1, 2024

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2024 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect on and after December 1, 2023

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2023 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect on and after December 1, 2022

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2022 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect on and after December 1, 2021

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2021 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2020

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2020 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2019

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2019 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2018

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Amended Summary of 2018 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2017

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2017 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2016

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2016 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2015

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2015 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2014

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2014 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2013

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2013 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2012

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2012 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2011

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2011 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After October 22, 2010

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2010 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 1, 2009

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2009 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After January 30, 2009

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2009 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After October 26, 2007

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

Summary of 2007 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After January 26, 2007

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

2006 Local Rules Amendments

Summary of 2006 Local Rules Amendments

In Effect On and After December 9, 2005

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

2005 Amendments to Local Rules

In Effect On and After August 6, 2004

Nebraska General Rules (NEGenR)

Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR)

Nebraska Criminal Rules (NECrimR)

Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order

General/Standing Orders Superseded by Local Rules Errata (updated 7/23/04)

Executive Summary of Proposed Local Rules (as presented to Eighth Circuit Judicial Council for final approval)