Search Clay County District Court Records Online
Court Name:
Clay County District Court
Court Type:
District Court
State:
NE
County:
CLAY
Street Address:
111 W. Fairfield St.
City:
Clay Center
Zip Code:
68933
Phone:
402-762-3595
Fax:
402-762-3604
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Judge:
Hon. Stephen R. Illingworth
Judge Phone:
402-461-7264
Judge Fax / Email:
402-461-7269
Clerk:
Joni Bitterman
Clerk Phone:
402-762-3595
Clerk Fax:
402-762-3604
Clerk Email:
joni.skalka@nebraska.gov
Forms and Filing:
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/forms
Languages:
English
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About Additional Info:
The District Courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction and are organized into 12 judicial districts to serve all 93 counties in the state. Clay County is in the Tenth Judicial District which also includes the counties of Adams, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, Webster, Franklin, and Harlan.
The District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with County Courts. However, the District Court primarily hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, domestic relations cases and civil cases involving more than $51,000.00. It also functions as an appellate court in deciding appeals from county courts and various administrative agencies.
The Clay County Clerk of the District Court is an elected office. The term of the office is four years. Each county in the State of Nebraska has a clerk of the district court.
Dockets Schedule Calendar:
111 W. Fairfield St., 68933, Clay Center, Nebraska
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