Nebraska Criminal Records

• Nebraska has 575,492 total people (FBI, 2018).
• Nebraska is the 41st largest state by population.

Court System

• The Workers' Compensation Court has original jurisdiction of all claims for workers' compensation benefits resulting from occupational injuries or illnesses.
• The Separate Juvenile Courts hear cases involving juvenile matters such as neglected, dependent, and delinquent children. This court also has jurisdiction in domestic relations if the welfare of a minor is an issue.
• The Small Claims Division of the Court handles minor disputes and is limited to civil actions.
• The County Courts handle misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, preliminary cases in felony cases, civil cases in which the dispute of money is less than $53,000, small claims cases, guardianship, probate, and adoption proceedings.
• The District Courts hear all felony criminal cases, equity cases, and civil cases involving more than $53,000. These courts also function as appellate courts and they can decide appeals from some county court cases and various administrative agencies.
• The Court of Appeals can hear all cases, except those with a death penalty or life imprisonment, but if they want to bypass a case, they can petition to the Supreme Court and they will either deny the petition or accept it.
• The Supreme Court hears appeals and has the authority to be the original court. This court also hears appellate cases regarding the death penalty or life imprisonment.