Judge of the District Court - District 04 G24
Leigh Ann Retelsdorf
Republican
Horacio J Wheelock
Republican
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Handles civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from county/juvenile court.
Duties and Responsibilities
The district courts are Nebraska’s general jurisdiction trial courts. This means that with a few exceptions, civil and criminal cases of all types may be commenced in and tried by the district courts.
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How office affects the voter
Handles civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from county/juvenile court.
Duties and Responsibilities
The district courts are Nebraska’s general jurisdiction trial courts. This means that with a few exceptions, civil and criminal cases of all types may be commenced in and tried by the district courts.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
When acting as an appellate court, a district judge reviews the record of testimony and evidence from the county court or administrative agency in order to rule on the appeal.
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 civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from county/juvenile court.
Duties and Responsibilities
The district courts are Nebraska’s general jurisdiction trial courts. This means that with a few exceptions, civil and criminal cases of all types may be commenced in and tried by the district courts.
Requirements for the position
Appointed by the governor
Other information
When acting as an appellate court, a district judge reviews the record of testimony and evidence from the county court or administrative agency in order to rule on the appeal.
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