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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (2026)

Rules of procedure; county court power to seal records; applicability of rules of civil procedure to Uniform Probate Code

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(1) All provisions in the rules and codes of criminal and civil procedure governing actions and proceedings in the district court not in conflict with statutes specifically governing procedure in county courts and related to matters for which no specific provisions have been made for county courts shall govern and apply to all actions and proceedings in the county court.

(2) County courts may seal records of a person as provided under sections 43-2,108.01 to 43-2,108.05.

(3) Unless specifically provided to the contrary in the Uniform Probate Code or unless inconsistent with its provisions, the rules and codes of civil procedure, including the rules concerning vacation of orders and appellate review, govern proceedings under this section.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1994–2013 · leading case: State v. Schanaman, 835 N.W.2d 66 (Neb. 2013).
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State v. Schanaman, 835 N.W.2d 66 (Neb. 2013). · cites it 7× “Section 25-2701 provides, in relevant part: All provisions in the codes of criminal and civil proce- dure governing actions and proceedings in the district court not in conflict with statutes specifically governing procedure in county courts and related to matters for which no…”
State v. Lebeau, 784 N.W.2d 921 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 3× “[21] And Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 2008) extends the rules of criminal and civil procedure to the county court.”
Interest of Krystal P., 557 N.W.2d 26 (Neb. 1996). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 1995), which extends the rules of criminal and civil procedure to the county court, the county court is given the authority to assess attorney fees.”
In Re Interest of Jaden H., 625 N.W.2d 218 (Neb. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “While a county court can grant summaiy judgment under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 1995), we reject the notion that such power automatically transfers over to county court when it sits as a juvenile court, in those counties which do not have a separate juvenile court.”
In Re Est. of Watson, 557 N.W.2d 38 (Neb. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “2d 88 (1994) (pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 1995), provisions for motions for new trial applicable in district court shall apply in county court).”
Buckingham v. Creighton Univ., 539 N.W.2d 646 (Neb. 1995). · cites it 3× “County courts are authorized to grant summary judgments through Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 1989) which provides: All provisions in the codes of criminal and civil procedure governing actions and proceedings in the district court not in conflict with statutes specifically…”
132nd Street Ltd. v. Fellman, 511 N.W.2d 88 (Neb. 1994). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2701 (Reissue 1989) provides: All provisions in the codes of criminal and civil procedure governing actions and proceedings in the district court not in conflict with statutes specifically governing procedure in county courts and related to matters for which…”
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