Nebraska § 24-505.01 County judge; eligibility

Nebraska Statutes

§ 24-505.01 — County judge; eligibility

Nebraska § 24-505.01

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-505.01 (2026).

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No person shall be eligible for the office of county judge 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 county court district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service. This section and sections 24-202 , 24-301 , 43-2,118 , 48-153 , and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a county judge on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a county judge after such effective date.

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No person shall be eligible for the office of county judge 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 county court district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service.
This section and sections 24-202 , 24-301 , 43-2,118 , 48-153 , and 48-153.01 shall not apply to a person serving as a county judge on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a county judge after such effective date.