Judge of Juvenile Court - Douglas
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Only in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties. Otherwise juvenile issues are handled in County Court.
Duties and Responsibilities
Separate juvenile courts are courts of record and handle matters involving neglected, dependent, and delinquent children. The court also has jurisdiction in domestic relations cases where the care, support, or custody of minor children is an issue.
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How office affects the voter
Only in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties. Otherwise juvenile issues are handled in County Court.
Duties and Responsibilities
Separate juvenile courts are courts of record and handle matters involving neglected, dependent, and delinquent children. The court also has jurisdiction in domestic relations cases where the care, support, or custody of minor children is an issue.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
The three separate juvenile courts have the same jurisdiction and employ the same procedures as the county courts acting as juvenile courts.
Term of office
Lifetime
Partisan?
No
When election is held
Every 6 years voters are asked to vote to retain or not to retain the judge
Links
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/separate-juvenile-courts
How office affects the voter
Only in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties. Otherwise juvenile issues are handled in County Court.
Duties and Responsibilities
Separate juvenile courts are courts of record and handle matters involving neglected, dependent, and delinquent children. The court also has jurisdiction in domestic relations cases where the care, support, or custody of minor children is an issue.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
The three separate juvenile courts have the same jurisdiction and employ the same procedures as the county courts acting as juvenile courts.
Term of office
Lifetime
Partisan?
No
When election is held
Every 6 years voters are asked to vote to retain or not to retain the judge
Links
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/separate-juvenile-courts