Douglas County District Court

Category: County court in Omaha, Nebraska

Address: 1701 Farnam St F2, Omaha, NE 68183, USA

Phone: +14024447004

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jenna Levering

Jun 13, 2022

It's disheartening and beyond frustrating when judges act as though your case, aka your life is a waste of their time. Some don't take the time or genuine interest in reading anything into your case before trials. They have judges so old they're grumpy, rude and impatient. They are no longer good judges. Some don't even look at and will sign anything a crooked lawyer slides in front of them, even if not legal. I know this personally and you pay the price and have to fix their mistakes on your dollar. Some judges are still there even though they have been smidges away from being voted off year after year for being a poor judge. You're helping REAL people with REAL lives. That is your job! If you don't want to find what it takes inside to be a good judge, then do the community a favor and step down. Our justice system is broken.

Chase Burton

Sep 29, 2021

Absolutely pathetic!!! Everywhere else I’ve been and had legal issues, a means of being present for a hearing or anything was available via video calls on zoom. Why the Fûçk hasn’t those śtûpîd fûçkś in NE, made that an option for those who ARE NOT ABLE TO BE THERE IN PERSON!!! Another slap in the face to the Justice System of NE and the USA

David Patzner

Jan 28, 2019

Douglas County Courthouse dramatically adds to the historical beauty of Omaha! A must see when visiting Omaha or whenever you can go there. The ceiling artworks have been excellently restored. Plus dozens of paintings, pictures and plaques adorn the walls up and down the halls! Then there are the numerous statues and monuments outside as well!

Nick O'Shea

Nov 8, 2018

Telephone operators are totally incompetent! They whisper, don't enunciate. Court issues are important. Their employees promote errors! It took 4 phone calls, and spoke with 4 different departments, to accomplish my simple task!

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Questions & Answers

How do I get someone to answer the phone?!??!

Paige Bailey | Sep 1, 2017
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

Call the right number! There are employees answering the phone throughout the day. In county court, it's best to call between 8-9am, 10:30am-1:30pm, and 2:30-4:00pm. Court sessions are typically held from 9-10:30am (9-noon on Thursdays) and 1:30-2:30pm. The people answering the phones are also court runners, so there is less phone availability during times when court is in session.

What days do they have open court

Vonetta Phillip | Sep 1, 2018
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

They don't. Open court is not a thing. If you need something brought into court, you can visit window 11 at the criminal traffic division and ask for assistance.

Can u pay fines online

Kris Grady | Sep 1, 2018
steve hunt | Aug 31, 2020

Yes

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How do I get a copy of all the child support not paid to me and the little bit that was on paper

Elizabeth Campbell | Aug 31, 2020
Sarah Chinowth | Aug 31, 2020

call Child support office in Lincoln Ne they will provide u with copys

I need to find out if I can get a copy of my father’s death certificate as well as finding out if he had a will?

Dakotah Wilcox | Sep 1, 2019
John M Friend (CDC) | Sep 1, 2019

Thanks Bill! You are an expert at what goes where.

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Is there a way to get released from the 24/7 program if I am also on a 2500.00 bond? I have not appeared at 24/7 for a month bc of a funeral and then panic about going to jail so now have a failure to appear.

ErinA Clemons | Sep 1, 2019
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

For anyone still wanting an answer to this: no. The 24/7 program is a condition of your bond. If your bond is $2500 and 24/7, that's like having a $10,000 bond and no 24/7. 24/7 is a special deal and failing to follow the instructions will result in you going back to jail for a new bond hearing. Do not miss your 24/7 appointments.

Can I take my driving test there for operators license?

Donna Wilcox | Sep 1, 2018
Andy Wit | Sep 1, 2018

No. There are dmv locations that do testing. Not sure which ones off the top of my head but not at the court house.

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Copy of marriage license where does go?

Alesia Westbrook | Sep 1, 2018
marcus bryson | Sep 1, 2018

Civic center h floor

What is an email that I can send a letter to the court house

Tam Keene | Sep 1, 2018
Osman Haroun | Sep 1, 2018

What is email That I can send a letter to the court house

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How do I find out about a court case 😰

Rick Courter | Sep 1, 2018
Laby Jo Gipson | Aug 31, 2020

Maurice Buford

If i have a protection order against someone. Can they be in the same county as u?

Miriam Avila-ramirez | Sep 1, 2018
A. W. | Sep 1, 2018

Typically yes. Protection orders usually have a distance/ vicinity limit. It should say on your order.

Who should I call to help me get emancipated?

Harli Weber | Oct 5, 2021
Hugo Novelo (Hugo's Art Galleries) | Oct 5, 2021

A family lawyer

how do i get paperwork for adoption

Junior Fauth | Oct 5, 2021
Benjamin Bramblett | Oct 5, 2021

On the third floor of the courthouse there are double doors marked as, "probate". Beyond those doors there is a window for adoptions. They should be able to best direct you on how to obtain whatever documents you are seeking.

How can I get records on a DUI case that I am currently still on probation and need a release date and a shoplifting charge from 2018. I need this information for employment.

Julie Shald | Aug 31, 2021
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

Enter the courthouse through the front entrance and approach the Criminal Traffic windows, directly to the left of the elevators. Go to window 10 or 11, ring the doorbell, and ask about getting copies of your records (or any other questions you have). It'll cost you a small amount of money for copies and you'll have to wait a few days.

What floor is district court rooms on?

Cheryl Tiger | Aug 31, 2021
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

3, 4, and 5. The first number of the courtroom is the floor, so 413 is 4th floor, 501 is 5th floor, etc. If you don't know which courtroom, then visit the Clerk of the District Court on the 3rd floor.

If my citation is for expired plates and I pay that registration cost and get plates and registration in good standing, is there another way to get that verification to the court to get citation dismissed, other than appear in person due to COVID

Cindy Everson | Aug 31, 2021
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

You may have been able to 8 months ago, when you asked this question, but not anymore. For anyone else wondering, you have 10 days from the day you receive your citation to get your registration current and then visit the City Prosecutor's office on the second floor (inside the main entrance, on the left, right before the Criminal Traffic division windows). If you take longer than 10 days, they likely won't help you and you'll have to go to your court dates.

New to NE, can i get married in this courthouse?

A N | Aug 31, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

Yes, you can. Any district or county court judge can marry you. For county court judges, contact the criminal traffic division and tell them what you're looking to do. They'll transfer you to a judicial secretary who will give you the details and help you arrange the ceremony. There is a fee attached.

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Was eviction court held on 7 7 2020

George Moten | Aug 31, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

Eviction court (known as the Civil Call) is held every day except for Thursdays at 9am in courtroom #20. The pandemic and moratorium on evictions did not stop this. Yes, eviction court was held on 7-7-2020.

Is court still on for tomorrow even with the protesting thats going on

EnthusedDeath XBOX ONE | Aug 31, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

The courthouse generally does not close for anything other than holidays or major emergencies. It wasn't closed for the pandemic and it hasn't closed for protests. Don't ever expect it to be closed.

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how do I get a copy of my divorce decree? I am currently living in Louisiana.

chareze wells | Aug 31, 2020
Doug Johnson | Aug 31, 2020

Contact clerk of district court

How do I get a misdemeanor warrant of me for disorderly conduct

Teyana Henderson | Aug 31, 2020
MacKenzie DeMarque | Aug 31, 2020

If you have a warrant issues for your charge of disorderly conduct, you need to come to the court house to the information window and request to be scheduled into court for a cancel warrant. My suggestion is to just go to the courthouse and have someone at one of the windows to look up your case and see what's going on with it. They will tell you if it's in warrant and then get you scheduled in to take care of it.

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Can I get online to find out information about my court case?

Chris Vang | Aug 31, 2020
Jackie Barfield | Aug 31, 2020

Yes. If you go to Neb.gov and select Courts, you can follow the instructions and see the case online. I believe there is a $15 charge.

Does Douglas County Courthouse have handicap parking?

Bernie Kampschnieder | Aug 31, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

The parking garage may have handicap parking. The street parking does not.

I need a certified copy of my divorce Decree. How do I get that?

Kimberly Overton | Aug 31, 2020
Marsha Hauersperger | Aug 31, 2020

You can call and ask them to send it in an email as well.

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Oh I was just wondering on Monday the courthouse having course is just the correctional center in house having chords anybody that works in this Branch or know for sure what's going on on Monday???

Kendra Dial | Sep 1, 2019
robert martinez | Sep 1, 2019

The courthouse is closed on labor day if that's what your asking

When and where can I get a marriage license and do both people have to show up at court house to get it?

Angella Allbright | Sep 1, 2019
Amber Ayres | Sep 1, 2019

You can get a marriage license in the county clerk's office on the first floor of the city county building at 18th and Harney. Both people must be present

How do I pay a ticket online

Danielle Luevanos (babygirl) | Sep 1, 2019
John Friend | Sep 1, 2019

Www.nebraska.gov

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I need to know information about an outstanding ticket?

Casey Alford | Sep 1, 2019
KuteKawaiiKitty | Sep 1, 2019

You can call the court house to see if you have a warrant. If it's a fine warrant, they should allow you to just pay it if not, they'll give you more info.

When does child support division close?

Larry Driver | Sep 1, 2019
John M Friend (CDC) | Sep 1, 2019

4:30 pm

What time is traffic court in Douglas county

Matthew Phillips | Sep 1, 2019
Emilio Martinez | Sep 1, 2019

Criminal/Traffic court is at 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM.. check your citation accordingly

When do you go in to get a bench warrant dropped for failure to appear

joshua vasa | Sep 1, 2019
John M Friend (CDC) | Sep 1, 2019

Contact the city prosecutor

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Is the Douglas County courthouse closed

roy boy | Sep 1, 2019
Joo Chung | Sep 1, 2019

No it's opened

Is court house closed today and or are courts running

David Oellerich | Sep 1, 2019
Joo Chung | Sep 1, 2019

Only county court is opened

Dose traffic court go in alphabetical order?

Linda Sheppard | Sep 1, 2019
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

Not strictly, no. They will go in whatever order they see fit. Note: this question may have been asked as a way to check if it's okay to show up late. If so, then I'll answer that one: no, it's not okay. Court ends as soon as every case present has been heard. If there are 50 cases that day, you might be able to get away with showing up a half hour late. If there are 10 cases or only 10 people that showed up,, the courtroom will be locked when you show up a half hour late and there will be a warrant for your arrest. Don't be late.

Can I get impound fees waived if a suicide of family member happened in truck. We have enough problems right now.

Brenda Barber | Sep 1, 2018
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

You'll have to contact the impound lot, as the courthouse is not involved in this process.

Are court proceedings open to the public?

Nathaniel Strandquist | Sep 1, 2018
Debi Patzner | Sep 1, 2018

Yes, except cases with children in juvenile court.

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How does one go about dropping charges against someone..?!?

Fawntana Vierra | Sep 1, 2018
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

One does not. The state/city are the ones that choose to bring charges. Individuals cannot have them dropped. The most an individual can do is not show up as a witness, but that is not a guarantee that charges will be dropped. Individuals pressing charges is a TV thing. The way it really works is that a police officer will decide whether a crime was committed and will then forward the citation/complaint to the city or county, who will then decide whether to pursue charges.

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how do I find out what my girlfriend is being charged with?

Paul Weishapl | Sep 1, 2018
Criss Harms | Sep 1, 2018

Call the jail or county court

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How do I call an inmate

Evonne Joerz | Sep 1, 2018
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

This is a question for Douglas County Corrections (aka the jail).

How can i get an extension for my court date so i can have all the documents i need ready n in hand? Court is today at 130

Christopher Hurtado | Sep 1, 2018
Christopher McCoy | Aug 31, 2021

For anyone else wondering this, you generally just show up for court, ask for a continuance, and explain why. You can also file a motion for continuance with an attached order, but that requires you to understand the legal process, which most of us will not. Note: if this is your first court date, then it's your arraignment. Unless it's a really basic traffic charge (no insurance, no registration, suspension), then you don't need to worry about bringing anything because it won't matter anyway, since this isn't your trial. If it's your trial, then you've already had a month to gather your evidence, so you better have a convincing reason for your request.

I can't gind anythikng on here

Mathew Briardy | Sep 1, 2018
A. W. | Sep 1, 2018

What do you need help with?

How do i find out if somebody is married or not

Rhonda Meeks | Sep 1, 2018
A. W. | Sep 1, 2018

Public records in the county/ state they were married in. You need to know the specifics.

How to file for theft by deception

Norman Moore | Sep 1, 2018
Ace Ebb | Sep 1, 2018

Contact the police and file a report. They may possibly send you to the Douglas County Attorney.

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