Nebraska § 24-820 - County judge; selection; retained in office; vacancy, how filled.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-820 — County judge; selection; retained in office; vacancy, how filled., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-820. County judge; selection; retained in office; vacancy, how filled.
County judges shall be selected and retained in office in accordance with the provisions of Article V, section 21, of the Constitution of Nebraska. Each judge shall (1) be selected for a term of six years, and (2) hold office until his successor is selected and qualified. Any vacancy in the office of county judge shall be filled in the same manner as vacancies are filled under the provisions of Article V, section 21, of the Constitution.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 24-820
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 24-820 cover?
Section 24-820 ("County judge; selection; retained in office; vacancy, how filled.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 24-820?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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