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§ 6-101. Time for disposition of cases in district and county courts.

   Trial or hearing on the merits of a case should be within the following time limits from date of filing:

DISTRICT COURT
Appeals3 months
Criminal Cases6 months
Domestic Relations Cases9 months
Civil Cases-Nonjury1 year
Civil Cases-Jury18 months
  
COUNTY COURT
Misdemeanor and Traffic Offenses-Nonjury60 days
Misdemeanor and Traffic Offenses-Jury6 months
Civil Cases6 months
Preliminary HearingsAs soon as possible but no more than 30 days