Judge of the County Court - District 03 G24
Thomas E Zimmerman
Republican
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Handles "little" issues, including juvenile except in Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The county courts are trial courts with specified limited jurisdiction. All small claims, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and municipal ordinance violation cases are filed in the county courts.
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How office affects the voter
Handles "little" issues, including juvenile except in Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The county courts are trial courts with specified limited jurisdiction. All small claims, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and municipal ordinance violation cases are filed in the county courts.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
They also have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in misdemeanor criminal and traffic infraction cases, but nearly all of those cases are prosecuted in the county 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
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How office affects the voter
Handles "little" issues, including juvenile except in Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The county courts are trial courts with specified limited jurisdiction. All small claims, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and municipal ordinance violation cases are filed in the county courts.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
They also have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in misdemeanor criminal and traffic infraction cases, but nearly all of those cases are prosecuted in the county 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