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Sherman County has one county court and one district court, which together handle its trial court cases within Nebraska Judicial District 8.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | County Court, Sherman County; District Court, Sherman County (Nebraska Judicial District 8) |
| Clerk Office Address | P.O. Box 456, Loup City, NE 68853 |
| Main Phone | 308-745-1513 |
| Court Clerks | Sasha Habe, Clerk of the District Court; Janelle Mostek, County Court Clerk |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Loup City) |
| Online Case Search | Nebraska county court case search |
| Pay Fines Online | Nebraska Judicial Branch Internet Payment System |
How to Search Sherman County Court Records
Have the person's full name, a case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Sherman County court records.
Online
Go to the JUSTICE case search at nebraska.gov for trial court cases.
Search statewide records by party name; the one-time name search has a fee.
Use free case search kiosks at courthouses and law libraries.
Best for: Quick statewide case lookups
In Person
Go to the Clerk of the District Court office in Loup City.
Bring party names and a case number if you have them.
Ask the clerk which public terminal or record type fits your request.
Best for: Copies and records not found online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513.
Call the County Court at 308-745-1513 for county court cases.
Ask the clerk what a written request must include.
Best for: Confirming case details with the clerk
Search by Name on NebraskaCourts.org
Go to NebraskaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Sherman County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Sherman County courts handled an estimated 492 new cases in FY 2025 and disposed of an estimated 482. The estimate scales Nebraska statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~492
Total filings in FY 2025
~482
Total dispositions in FY 2025
~492
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+7.7%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~492 | ~457 | ~+7.7% |
| Total Dispositions | ~482 | ~448 | ~+7.6% |
| Criminal Filings | ~284 | ~266 | ~+6.8% |
| Civil Filings | ~157 | ~138 | ~+13.8% |
| Family Law Filings | ~32 | ~32 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~13 | ~13 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~1 | ~1 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~6 | ~6 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in civil filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nebraska statewide figures scaled by Sherman County's 0.15% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Sherman County?
Estimated total filings in Sherman County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | ~492 | ~482 | ~+7.7% |
| FY 2024 | ~457 | ~448 | ~+12.3% |
| FY 2023 | ~407 | ~399 | ~+2.5% |
| FY 2022 | ~397 | ~389 | ~-5.9% |
| FY 2021 | ~422 | ~413 | ~-5.9% |
Estimated filings changed +16.6% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 422 to 492. The largest annual change was +12.3% in FY 2024. The latest change of +7.7% reflects statewide Nebraska trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nebraska statewide figures scaled by Sherman County's 0.15% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sherman County?
Adult traffic cases are the largest category in Sherman County at 218 of the 572 cases filed in FY 2026, or 38.1%.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2026 | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 218 | 38.1% |
| Misd. | 160 | 28.0% |
| Civil | 116 | 20.3% |
| Probate | 23 | 4.0% |
| Felony | 18 | 3.1% |
| Guardianship / Conservatorship | 4 | 0.7% |
| Small Claims | 3 | 0.5% |
| Protection Orders | 2 | 0.3% |
| Adoption | 2 | 0.3% |
| Adult PSC | 1 | 0.2% |
| Juvenile: Delinquency | 14 | 2.4% |
| Juvenile: 3A | 10 | 1.7% |
| Juvenile: Status Offender 3B | 1 | 0.2% |
| Total Cases | 572 | 100.0% |
After traffic, Misd. is the next largest adult category at 160 (28.0%), and juvenile delinquency is the largest juvenile category. Categories are shown as the county caseload report labels them, and categories with zero filings are omitted.
How Does Sherman County Compare With Nebraska Overall?
Sherman County is estimated to account for about 0.15% of the 334,817 cases filed in Nebraska courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Sherman County | Nebraska | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~492 | 334,817 | ~0.15% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+7.7% | +7.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~492 | 2,722 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~482 | 2,668 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~57.6% | 57.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~31.8% | 31.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~6.5% | 6.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Nebraska figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nebraska statewide figures scaled by Sherman County's 0.15% share of the state population.
Sherman County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Nebraska statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Sherman County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 12.1% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 98.3% of Nebraska's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
4,469
Violent crimes, Nebraska statewide, 2025
28,162
Property crimes, Nebraska statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
221.5
Violent crime rate per 100K, Nebraska statewide, 2025 (population 2,018,006)
-12.1%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Nebraska statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (32,631 vs 37,116)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 46 | 2.3 | 47 | -2.1% |
| Rape | 907 | 44.9 | 932 | -2.7% |
| Robbery | 378 | 18.7 | 397 | -4.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 3,138 | 155.5 | 3,008 | +4.3% |
| Violent crimes total | 4,469 | 221.5 | 4,384 | +1.9% |
| Burglary | 2,424 | 120.1 | 3,122 | -22.4% |
| Larceny-theft | 21,776 | 1079.1 | 24,429 | -10.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,743 | 185.5 | 4,916 | -23.9% |
| Property crimes total | 28,162 | 1395.5 | 32,732 | -14.0% |
Rates use the Nebraska 2025 population of 2,018,006. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Sherman County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Sherman County Courthouse Locations
The official directory lists 2 office locations for Sherman County, in Loup City. Confirm with the Clerk of the District Court which office holds your case before you visit.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the District Court, Sherman County | P.O. Box 456, Loup City, NE 68853 | 308-745-1513 |
| County Court, Sherman County | P.O. Box 55, Loup City, NE 68853 | 308-745-1513 |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Sherman County?
In Sherman County, Nebraska, cases are heard in the County Court or the District Court, depending on the type of case.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | County Court for Sherman County | Traffic infractions are filed in county court. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Check the ticket for payment and dispute instructions. |
| Misdemeanor | County Court for Sherman County | County court handles misdemeanor charges. |
| Felony | District Court for Sherman County | Felony cases are heard in district court after initial county court proceedings. |
| DUI | County Court for Sherman County | First-offense DUI is typically a county court misdemeanor; felony DUI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court for Sherman County or District Court for Sherman County | Criminal charges start in county court; protection orders are filed in district court. |
| Civil lawsuit | County Court for Sherman County or District Court for Sherman County | The amount in dispute and type of claim decide which court applies. |
| Small claims | County Court for Sherman County | Small claims is a division of county court. |
| Eviction | County Court for Sherman County | Eviction cases are filed in county court. |
| Divorce | District Court for Sherman County | District court handles divorce and legal separation. |
| Child custody or support | District Court for Sherman County | Custody and support are decided in district court, with some matters in juvenile court. |
| Probate or estate | County Court for Sherman County | County court handles wills, estates, and guardianships. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Court or County Court for Sherman County | Separate juvenile courts exist in some counties; elsewhere county court handles juvenile cases. |
| Appeal | Nebraska Court of Appeals or Nebraska Supreme Court | Appeals from district court go to the appellate courts; federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Sherman County has one county court and one district court, and the county clerk offices keep their records. Call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513 to confirm which court holds your case. Juvenile courts operate separately only in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties.
Are Sherman County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Sherman County court records are public record under the Nebraska Court Records Search Policy for Nebraska Courts, with exceptions that the law or a court order sets.
Public records
The Nebraska Judicial Branch describes online case records as public record on its e-services page.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that the court policy or law restricts are not available through public search. Ask the clerk which records are restricted before you request them.
Online access
Search trial court cases at the JUSTICE case search. Kiosks at courthouses and law libraries are free, and a one-time party-name search has a fee.
In-person access
Go to the Clerk of the District Court at P.O. Box 456, Loup City, NE 68853, or call 308-745-1513 to confirm which office holds your record.
Fees
The only fee stated here is the one-time party-name search on the statewide JUSTICE system. Ask the clerk about copy fees.
How to Search Sherman County Court Records Online
Use the statewide JUSTICE case search to look up Sherman County trial court cases by case type, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open the JUSTICE case search at nebraska.gov.
- Search by party name, then note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details shown in the results.
- Contact the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Documents not online: request from the clerk |
| Traffic | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Paying fines is separate from record search |
| Civil | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Documents not online: request from the clerk |
| Small claims | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Documents not online: request from the clerk |
| Family law | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Restricted records are not shown; ask the clerk |
| Probate | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Documents not online: request from the clerk |
| Juvenile | JUSTICE case search | Trial court case information by party name | Juvenile records may be restricted; ask the clerk |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sherman County
The Nebraska Judicial Branch's online payment system is the official way to pay court fines and costs in Sherman County.
- Online: Pay fines, costs, and fees through the Nebraska Judicial Branch Internet Payment System at supremecourt.nebraska.gov e-services. For questions about a specific payment, call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the county court.
Sherman County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Sherman County court records?
Use the JUSTICE case search at nebraska.gov, which is free at courthouse kiosks and law libraries, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513.
Are Sherman County court records public?
Yes, most are public record under the Nebraska Court Records Search Policy, but restricted records are not available through public search.
How do I find a criminal case in Sherman County?
Search by party name in the JUSTICE case search, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513.
How do I find a court date in Sherman County?
Check your ticket or notice, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-745-1513 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Sherman County?
Pay online through the Nebraska Judicial Branch e-services payment page, or call the clerk at 308-745-1513 with questions.
How many cases are filed in Sherman County each year?
Sherman County recorded 572 cases in FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), with 547 adult and 25 juvenile cases.
What is the most common type of case?
Traffic is the most common type, with 218 adult filings in FY 2026, or 38.1% of all 572 cases.
Is crime rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes rose 1.9% to 4,469 in 2025 from 4,384 in 2024, and property crimes fell 14.0% to 28,162 from 32,732, as reported to the FBI. These are Nebraska statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Sherman County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 630 O St., Loup City, NE, 68853 |
| Phone Number: | 308-745-1513 |
| Fax: | 308-745-0157 |
| Website: | https://shermancounty.nebraska.gov/about/sherman-county-clerk-district-court |
Useful Links
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - District Court - Explore the services, jurisdiction, and court procedures of the district courts across Nebraska for legal proceedings.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - County Courts - Discover the roles, services, and public information provided by Nebraska's county courts for various legal matters.
- Nebraska Association of County Officials - Gain insights into the structure, functions and resources available to county officials across Nebraska counties.
- Nebraska Secretary of State - Access a wide range of state services including business registration, voter information, and public records.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Self-Help Resources - Find legal self-help resources, forms, and guides for individuals representing themselves in Nebraska courts.
- Sherman County Nebraska Official Website - Check information on county services, offices, public records access, and community resources specific to Sherman County.
- Nebraska Legislature - Browse Statutes - Review Nebraska's state laws and legislative statutes, searchable by chapter or keyword for comprehensive legal understanding.
- Sherman County Public Records Directory at NETROnline - Search for public records in Sherman County including property records, court documents, and more.
- Nebraska State Bar Association - Learn about membership services, find a lawyer, and access legal resources offered by the Nebraska State Bar Association.
- Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Support and resources for volunteers appointed to advocate for children in Nebraska's court system.
- FindLaw Nebraska: Sherman County Legal Resources - Explore legal guides, attorney contacts, and court information available for Sherman County residents through FindLaw.
- Sherman County Sheriff's Office - Contact the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services, public safety updates, and county-specific crime reports.
- Nebraska 911 Service System - Information about the 911 emergency service system, including operation, governance, and enhancements across Nebraska.
- County and Circuit Court Roles - Nebraska Judicial Branch - Overview of roles and responsibilities of county and circuit courts within Nebraska's judicial system.
- Nebraska Crime Commission - Access crime data, statistics, and resources for criminal justice programs statewide, within the Nebraska Crime Commission.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Nebraska - An authoritative source for federal cases and legal proceedings managed by the U.S. Attorney for Nebraska.
- Nebraska Child Support Payment Center - Manage child support payments, access case information, and receive support services through Nebraska's official portal.
- Nebraska Courts Online Directory - CourtReference.com - A comprehensive directory to find courts and their information across Nebraska, sorted by city and county.
- Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence - Find Help - Resources and contact information for victims of domestic violence seeking legal assistance and shelter in Nebraska.
- Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition - Focuses on Indian Child Welfare, offering resources, advocacy, and support in Nebraska for indigenous families.
Table of Contents
- Sherman County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Sherman County Court Records
- Sherman County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Sherman County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sherman County?
- How Does Sherman County Compare With Nebraska Overall?
- Sherman County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Sherman County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Sherman County?
- Are Sherman County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Sherman County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sherman County
- Sherman County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links