Nebraska Statutes

§ 24-301 — District judge; eligibility

Nebraska·Ch. 24 Courts

No person shall be eligible to the office of district judge in any district unless he or she:

(1)Is at least thirty years of age;
(2)Is a citizen of the United States;
(3)Has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge;
(4)Is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and
(5)Is, on the effective date of appointment, a resident of the district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service. This section and sections 24-202 , 24-505.01 , 43-2,118 , 48-153 , and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a district judge on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a district judge after such effective date.

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Legislative History

Source: Laws 1879, § 23, p. 87; R.S.1913, § 1160; C.S.1922, § 1083; C.S.1929, § 27-301; R.S.1943, § 24-301; Laws 1979, LB 237, § 2.

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