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Sioux County has one county court and one district court, which together handle its trial court cases within Nebraska Judicial District 12.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | County Court, Sioux County; District Court, Sioux County (Nebraska Judicial District 12) |
| Clerk Office Address | P.O. Box 158, Harrison, NE 69346 |
| Main Phone | 308-668-2443 |
| Court Clerks | Michelle Zimmerman, Clerk of the District Court; Joni Roberts, County Court Clerk |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Harrison) |
| Online Case Search | Nebraska county court case search |
| Pay Fines Online | Nebraska Judicial Branch Internet Payment System |
How to Search Sioux County Court Records
Have the person's full name, a case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Sioux 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 Harrison.
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 308-668-2443.
Call the County Court at 308-668-2475 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
Sioux County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Sioux County courts handled an estimated 183 new cases in FY 2025 and disposed of an estimated 180. The estimate scales Nebraska statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~183
Total filings in FY 2025
~180
Total dispositions in FY 2025
~183
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+7.6%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~183 | ~170 | ~+7.6% |
| Total Dispositions | ~180 | ~167 | ~+7.8% |
| Criminal Filings | ~106 | ~99 | ~+7.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~58 | ~52 | ~+11.5% |
| Family Law Filings | ~12 | ~12 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~5 | ~5 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~1 | ~1 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~2 | ~2 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nebraska statewide figures scaled by Sioux County's 0.05% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Sioux County?
Estimated total filings in Sioux 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 | ~183 | ~180 | ~+7.6% |
| FY 2024 | ~170 | ~167 | ~+11.8% |
| FY 2023 | ~152 | ~149 | ~+2.7% |
| FY 2022 | ~148 | ~145 | ~-5.7% |
| FY 2021 | ~157 | ~154 | ~-5.7% |
Estimated filings changed +16.6% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 157 to 183. The largest annual change was +11.8% in FY 2024. The latest change of +7.6% reflects statewide Nebraska trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nebraska statewide figures scaled by Sioux County's 0.05% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sioux County?
Adult traffic cases are the largest category in Sioux County at 95 of the 150 cases filed in FY 2026, or 63.3%.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2026 | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 95 | 63.3% |
| Civil | 25 | 16.7% |
| Misd. | 16 | 10.7% |
| Probate | 7 | 4.7% |
| Felony | 2 | 1.3% |
| Juvenile: Delinquency | 3 | 2.0% |
| Juvenile: Interstate Compact | 2 | 1.3% |
| Total Cases | 150 | 100.0% |
After traffic, Civil is the next largest adult category at 25 (16.7%), 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 Sioux County Compare With Nebraska Overall?
Sioux County is estimated to account for about 0.05% of the 334,817 cases filed in Nebraska courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Sioux County | Nebraska | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~183 | 334,817 | ~0.05% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+7.6% | +7.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~183 | 2,722 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~180 | 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 Sioux County's 0.05% share of the state population.
Sioux County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Nebraska statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Sioux 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 Sioux County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Sioux County Courthouse Locations
The official directory lists 2 office locations for Sioux County, in Harrison. Confirm with the Clerk of the District Court which office holds your case before you visit.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the District Court, Sioux County | P.O. Box 158, Harrison, NE 69346 | 308-668-2443 |
| County Court, Sioux County | P.O. Box 477, Harrison, NE 69346 | 308-668-2475 |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Sioux County?
In Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux County | County court handles misdemeanor charges. |
| Felony | District Court for Sioux County | Felony cases are heard in district court after initial county court proceedings. |
| DUI | County Court for Sioux County | First-offense DUI is typically a county court misdemeanor; felony DUI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court for Sioux County or District Court for Sioux County | Criminal charges start in county court; protection orders are filed in district court. |
| Civil lawsuit | County Court for Sioux County or District Court for Sioux County | The amount in dispute and type of claim decide which court applies. |
| Small claims | County Court for Sioux County | Small claims is a division of county court. |
| Eviction | County Court for Sioux County | Eviction cases are filed in county court. |
| Divorce | District Court for Sioux County | District court handles divorce and legal separation. |
| Child custody or support | District Court for Sioux County | Custody and support are decided in district court, with some matters in juvenile court. |
| Probate or estate | County Court for Sioux County | County court handles wills, estates, and guardianships. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Court or County Court for Sioux 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. |
Sioux 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 308-668-2443 to confirm which court holds your case. Juvenile courts operate separately only in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties.
Are Sioux County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Sioux 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 158, Harrison, NE 69346, or call 308-668-2443 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 Sioux County Court Records Online
Use the statewide JUSTICE case search to look up Sioux 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 308-668-2443 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 Sioux County
The Nebraska Judicial Branch's online payment system is the official way to pay court fines and costs in Sioux 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 308-668-2443.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the county court.
Sioux County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Sioux 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 308-668-2443.
Are Sioux 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 Sioux County?
Search by party name in the JUSTICE case search, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-668-2443.
How do I find a court date in Sioux County?
Check your ticket or notice, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 308-668-2443 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Sioux County?
Pay online through the Nebraska Judicial Branch e-services payment page, or call the clerk at 308-668-2443 with questions.
How many cases are filed in Sioux County each year?
Sioux County recorded 150 cases in FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), with 145 adult and 5 juvenile cases.
What is the most common type of case?
Traffic is the most common type, with 95 adult filings in FY 2026, or 63.3% of all 150 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
Sioux County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 325 Main St., Harrison, NE, 69346 |
| Phone Number: | 308-668-2443 |
| Fax: | 308-668-2401 |
| Website: | https://co.sioux.ne.us/webpages/district_court/district_court.html |
Useful Links
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Offers comprehensive information on Nebraska's judicial system, including court rules, opinions, and access to appellate court services.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Court Records Provides guidance on public access to court records, including searching and obtaining copies of court documents and case histories.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Self-Help Resources Offers legal forms, self-help resources, and guides for individuals representing themselves in court across various case types.
- Sioux County, Nebraska - Official County Website Official source for local government services, including court information, public records access, and community resources in Sioux County.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Mental Health Services Information on court-supported mental health services, diversion programs, and resources for individuals in the justice system.
- Nebraska.gov - State Government Official Portal Centralized access to various Nebraska state government services, including online court services, public records, and directory information.
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Offers resources on civil liberties, legal rights information, and guidance on navigating legal systems, including courts and records.
- Legal Aid of Nebraska Provides free legal information and resources for low-income individuals navigating the Nebraska court system, including case assistance.
- Omaha Public Library - Legal Resources Access to a variety of legal resources and self-help materials for those needing court records or legal assistance in Nebraska.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - E-Forms Downloadable legal forms for various court processes, including domestic relations, civil cases, and small claims, for use across Nebraska.
- Sioux County Clerk - Official Site Provides access to public records, including property, marriage, and court records, managed by the Sioux County Clerk's office.
- CourtReference.com - Nebraska Courts Directory Comprehensive directory and guide to county, district, and state courts in Nebraska, including links to court resources and information.
- FindLaw - Nebraska Law Resources Offers articles, guides, and legal resources specific to Nebraska law, including court procedures and public record access.
- Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Aims to support county officials and offers resources related to county operations, including legal information and public services.
- Nebraska Practice of Law - Public Interest Provides information on public interest law practice, resources for attorneys, and court information relevant to Nebraska communities.
- Nebraska State Bar Association - Public Resources Contains resources and information for the public, including legal assistance programs and directories of Nebraska legal professionals.
- Omaha Daily Record - Legal News and Court Notices Offers legal news and court notices relevant to Nebraska, including updates on court cases and changes in court-related procedures.
- FindLaw - Nebraska Supreme Court Case Law Database of Nebraska Supreme Court opinions, allowing individuals to search for and review case decisions and judicial opinions.
- University of Nebraska Omaha - Legal Resources Provides access to legal research materials and information on court systems, particularly for students and faculty engaged in legal studies.
- Nebraska Judicial Branch - Annual Reports Provides detailed annual reports on the operations of the Nebraska court system, including statistics and efficiency measures.
Table of Contents
- Sioux County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Sioux County Court Records
- Sioux County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Sioux County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sioux County?
- How Does Sioux County Compare With Nebraska Overall?
- Sioux County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Sioux County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Sioux County?
- Are Sioux County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Sioux County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sioux County
- Sioux County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links