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County Court of Butler County
451 North 5th Street
David City, NE 68632
David City, NE 68632
Phone: 402-367-7480
Fax: 402-367-3249
Fax: 402-367-3249
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Resources for the County Court of Butler County as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Butler County, Nebraska, and resources applicable to all courts in Nebraska.
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Nebraska Court Records
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Nebraska Criminal History Reports
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Nebraska Court Forms
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Nebraska Self-Help Forms
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Nebraska Small Claims Information
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Nebraska Child Support Services
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Nebraska Court Rules
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Nebraska Court Self-Help Resources
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Nebraska Crime Victim's Information
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Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations
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Nebraska Criminal History Information
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Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources
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Nebraska Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Nebraska Guardianship and Conservatorship Information
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Nebraska Mediation Information
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Nebraska Parenting and Divorce Information
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Nebraska Problem-Solving Courts
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family treatment courts, DUI courts, and young adult courts. Contact information and an interactive map are provided.
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Nebraska Bar Legal Information
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Nebraska Laws
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Nebraska Legal Information and Resources
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Nebraska State Library
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Nebraska Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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University of Nebraska Law Library
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Complaints About Nebraska Attorneys
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Complaints About Nebraska Judges
The Nebraska Judicial Branch offers information about how to file a complaint against a judge.
Free and Low-Cost Legal Services
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Nebraska Attorney Discipline Records
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Nebraska Free Legal Assistance
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Nebraska Lawyer Fee Disputes
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Nebraska Lawyer Referral
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Nebraska Lawyers
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Nebraska Limited Scope Representation
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