Jefferson County Nebraska

02/19/2026

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01/23/2026

Final notices will be mailed next week to individuals who have not completed their jury qualification form within the required ten (10) days.

Any person who knowingly fails to complete and return this form, or who willfully misrepresents a material fact on the form for the purpose of avoiding or securing service as a juror, shall be guilty of contempt of court pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1658.

01/15/2026

Protection order forms may be completed online and printed at any time, and brought to District Court Office for filing during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Domestic Abuse Protection Order: For people who have been in close relationships (relatives, spouses or former spouses, people who have lived or are living together, etc.). It is granted because someone attempted, threatened, caused bodily injury, or intimidated the other person by credible threat, or engaged in sexual contact or sexual pe*******on without consent.
https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-19-70.pdf

Harassment Protection Order: Not relationship dependent. Requires a number of telephone or personal contacts that seriously terrify, threaten, or intimidate the victim and serve no legitimate purpose.
https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-19-71.pdf

Sexual Assault Protection Order: Not relationship dependent. It is granted because someone subjected or attempted to subject the other person to sexual contact or sexual pe*******on without consent.
https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-19-72.pdf

Information
https://nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/protection-order-information

Protection Order Information These instructions and forms were developed to help people better understand legal processes. Anyone planning to handle their own case is urged to consider talking to a lawyer. Legal resources are available on the Nebraska Online Legal Self-Help Center.Victim advocacy in...

01/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Jefferson County Clerk of District Court’s Office announces that jury qualification forms for the 2026 Jefferson County jury pool will be mailed to a randomly selected group of citizens beginning next week. Not everyone will receive a form.

Jury qualification forms are not jury summonses. These forms are used only to determine whether an individual is legally qualified to serve as a juror if selected for a future jury trial.

Citizens who receive a jury qualification form are required by law to complete and submit it within 10 days of receipt. The District Court Clerk’s Office strongly encourages recipients to complete the form online, as it is the fastest and most efficient method.

Failure to respond to a jury qualification form may result in further action by the court, including a contempt of court notice.
Jury service is an essential part of the justice system and helps ensure that cases are decided fairly by members of the community.

The Jefferson County Clerk of District Court’s Office appreciates the public’s cooperation and participation in this important civic responsibility.

For more information or assistance, please contact the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court’s Office.
Shawna Taylor
Clerk of District Court/Jury Commissioner

05/15/2025

Job Opportunity!

03/19/2025

Due to the inclement weather and deteriorating conditions, the Jefferson County Courthouse will be closing at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

06/04/2024

Here is some information that explains the Property Assessment Process, and the process to file a Real Property Valuation. If you have any questions, please contact the Jefferson County Assessor's Office.

This link explains the Property Assessment Process.
https://revenue.nebraska.gov/sites/revenue.nebraska.gov/files/doc/pad/info/Real_Property_Assessment.pdf

This link explains the process for filing Real Property Valuation Protest.
https://revenue.nebraska.gov/sites/revenue.nebraska.gov/files/doc/pad/info/Real_Property_Valuation_Protest_Info_Guide.pdf

04/26/2024

Time is winding for Personal Property and the Assessor's office still has a little over 500 returns still out. Please get these turned in on or before May 1st to avoid a 10% penalty being applied. If you have an extension on your Federal Income Taxes, you still must file your Personal Property by May 1st.
Our office is open 8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday.
Mail: 411 4th St; Fairbury, NE 68352
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Online filing: http://personalpropertyonline.us
Please call with any questions. 402-729-6833

02/05/2024

01/14/2024

The County Highway Department is out early this morning continuing to open roads. Based on late yesterday we are experiencing many of the same challenges as before with major drifts and the extreme cold temperatures hampering our progress. The crews are doing their best, and we ask for your patience the next two days. We will continue to work throughout today, and into tomorrow in hopes of having most roads passable by tomorrow night.

Also Governor Pillen yesterday declared a State of Emergency for eastern Nebraska. John McKee is in the process of preparing a disaster declaration for Jefferson County. At this time the State is still assessing needs, and how this state of emergency will affect Jefferson County is still not clear.

Thanks,
Gale Pohlmann, Chairman
Jefferson County Commissioners

01/12/2024

The Jefferson County Courthouse will Close at NOON today, Friday, January 12th.

01/12/2024

On behalf of the Commissioners and the highway department, we urge people to please stay home if you do not need to go out. Road conditions are very hazardous and east/west roads are pretty much blocked off. The extreme cold, windy, and whiteout conditions this morning are making it difficult to move snow. Our crews are out mainly working emergency situations at this point. With the cold weather and winds the next few days snow removal will continue to be difficult. Our crews will do their best, but we need to keep safety in mind for our employees also. We ask you to be patient, keep your safety and our employees safety in mind. Please stay home! Thank you!

Gale Pohlmann, Chairman
Jefferson County Commissioners