Criminal Justice Process in Nebraska District Court - Adults Felony

• Simplified Chart: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/AD-2-30.pdf
• Overview Roadmap - includes future options: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/AD-2-31.pdf

Reporters' Guide to Nebraska Trial Court Procedures

• Reporters' Guide
• Glossary of legal terms

Court Coverage Guidelines

• Nebraska Court Coverage Guidelines for Judges, Attorneys, and Journalists

Memo Regarding Judicial Comments

• Comment Limitations for Judges

Court’s JUSTICE computer system (hosted through Nebraska.gov)

• The JUSTICE Court Case Search allows you to view case details, including status, financial activity and filed documents, on both county and district court cases. Court Case search results will include the following case types; civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, small claims and traffic cases.  Cost is $1 for each case detail view.
  • FAQs: https://www.nebraska.gov/faqs/justice/
  • Video Demo: https://www.nebraska.gov/demo/justice/  (embedded Youtube video. Hit play, use cogwheel to change resolution -- set to at least 1080p)

Nebraska Judicial Branch Website

• Media Resource page

Media Customs handout (designed for credentialed reporters with cameras who do not frequent courtrooms)

• https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/media/REdraft.Nebraska_Courthouse_Customs_0.pdf

Credentialing Protocol for Expanded Media Coverage in Nebraska Trial Courts

• Credentialing Protocol for Expanded Media Coverage in Nebraska Trial Courts

Credentials are not needed to attend court, observe proceedings, take notes, or write stories.

Credentials are ONLY needed to participate in a media pool and to use certain electronic devices.