The office of the Madison County Clerk of the District Court is responsible for compiling and maintaining the records of District Court pleadings. Access to information that is public record may be obtained by using the available computer terminal during regular business hours. Photocopying and certification of public records is available at a fee.
District courts are trial courts that are divided into judicial districts serving all 93 counties of the State.
Nebraska is divided into 12 judicial districts encompassing all 93 counties. Across the State, district boundaries are aligned with county lines – some districts include just one county, while others include as many as 17.
Each district has at least one district court location, although a judge may preside in more than one district court within a judicial district, particularly in rural areas of the State. There are currently 55 district judges. Madison County is in the Seventh Judicial District.
District Courts have original jurisdiction in all:
- Felony cases
- Equity cases
- Domestic relations cases
- Civil cases where the amount in controversy involves more than $51,000
- Appellate Jurisdiction
District Courts have appellate jurisdiction in:
- Certain matters arising out of County Court
- Administrative appeals, where they review the record of testimony and evidence from the lower court or tribunal and issue an opinion and ruling in the case
- District Court decisions may be appealed to the Nebraska Court of Appeals and/or to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Clerks of District Court also act as Acceptance Agents for obtaining passports, as well as Jury Commissioner for their county.
We will be happy to help you if we can. However, this office is not staffed with licensed attorneys, therefore, this office can not and will not give you legal advice.
Free Legal Service
Free legal service is available on the third Friday of every month from 11am – 1pm
Most legal matters filed in Nebraska state courts are classified as being civil or criminal in nature.
Civil Cases:
Are disputes between private citizens, corporations, governmental bodies, or other organizations
May involve property or personal rights
Are more than $57,000
Criminal Cases:
Are brought by the state against individuals or groups of individuals accused of committing a crime
Are initiated by the state because crimes are considered acts against all of society
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