Nebraska § 33-127 - State docket fee.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 33-127 — State docket fee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-127. State docket fee.
(1) In addition to all other court costs assessed according to law, a state docket fee shall be taxed as costs in each civil cause of action or traffic misdemeanor or infraction filed in the district courts and county courts in the following dollar amounts:
| Case Category | State Docket Fee |
| Civil cause of action (district court) | 45.00 |
| Civil cause of action | |
| (county court) when the amount in controversy is: | |
| $1,500 or less | No fee |
| $1,500.01 to $7,500.00 | 10.00 |
| $7,500.01 or more | 20.00 |
| Dissolution | 26.00 |
| Traffic misdemeanor or infraction | 36.00 |
| Small claims | 16.00 |
(2) The fees shall be remitted to the State Treasurer on forms prescribed by the State Treasurer within ten days after the end of the month. The State Treasurer shall credit the fees to the General Fund.
(3) Notwithstanding section 29-2709, Title IV-D status, or the in forma pauperis status of any litigant, a county, city, or village shall not be required to pay the state docket fee in any case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 33-127
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 33-127 cover?
Section 33-127 ("State docket fee.") 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 § 33-127?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 33-127" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.
How does Nebraska § 33-127 apply to my situation?
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