Criminal Division
Chief: Hon. Horatio J. Wheelock
Felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury trials, sentencing, probation, and post-conviction matters. Misdemeanors are heard in Douglas County Court.
Docket prefixes: CR, CC
4th Judicial District
Court Rules & Fees
Local rules and standard filing fees for the Douglas County District Court at 1701 Farnam Street.
Courthouse
- Douglas County District Court
- 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183
- Main: (402) 444-7018
- Presiding Judge: Hon. James M. Masteller
- Court Administrator: John Friend
john.friend@nebraska.gov
Filing Fees
| Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage | $158 |
| Protection Order Petition | $0 (no filing fee) |
| Small Claims (under $3,900) | $26 |
| County Court Civil ($3,900 – $57,000) | $45 |
| District Court Civil (over $57,000) | $82 + service |
| Probate — Formal | $82 |
| Adoption | $158 |
| Set Aside Conviction | $0 — $50 (varies) |
| Forcible Entry and Detainer (eviction) | $45 |
| Certified Copy of Court Document | $1/page + $5 cert |
Fees subject to change. Verify with the Court Clerk before filing. Indigent filers may apply for In Forma Pauperis waivers.
Court Divisions
Civil Division
Chief: Hon. Shelly R. Stratman
Contract, tort, business, employment, and other civil disputes over $57,000. Smaller disputes go to County Court (CI) or Small Claims (SC).
Docket prefixes: CI, CC, SC
Domestic Relations
Chief: Hon. Marlon A. Polk
Divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, and protection orders. Located on the 3rd floor of the Hall of Justice.
Docket prefixes: DR, PO
Probate Division (County Court)
Chief: Hon. Susan M. Bazis
Wills, estates, trusts, adult guardianships and conservatorships. Handled in Douglas County Court rather than District Court.
Docket prefixes: PR, GI
Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County
Chief: Hon. Chad J. Brown
Juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, status offenses, and adoption. Located at 1819 Farnam St., Suite H-06.
Docket prefixes: JV
Problem-Solving Courts
Chief: Various
Drug Court, DUI Court, Mental Health Court, Young Adult Court, and Veterans Treatment Court — diversion programs pairing treatment with intensive court supervision.
Docket prefixes: DC, MH, VC