A basic knowledge of the U.S. district court of Nebraska can be very beneficial if you ever have to file bankruptcy or find yourself a creditor when someone else does. Regardless of the circumstances, it doesn’t hurt to understand the court process and know a little about general bankruptcy rules.

Whether you need to search for a bankruptcy filing on a debtor or determine if bankruptcy is an option for you or your company, the Nebraska district court can assist you with both. When examining the US district court in Nebraska, consider the following:

1. New requirements for filing Nebraska district court cases make it difficult for an individual to take advantage of bankruptcy as a means to get out of debt.

2. The NE district court provides downloads of local bankruptcy case rules.

3. It also provides information on the basics for bankruptcy filing, contact information for trustees and bankruptcy attorneys and an online search of Nebraska district court records.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

File a bankruptcy or creditor claim with the United States district court Nebraska

To file bankruptcy, you must meet specific eligibility requirements and follow rules of procedure. A bankruptcy stays on your credit report for at least seven years, so the lasting effects may cause some financial woe down the road. Talk to a bankruptcy attorney to make sure it's the right choice for you. Additionally, if you find that someone who owes you money files bankruptcy, it's important that you file a claim form in the case to make sure you're on the list of creditors.

I recommend: Visit the U.S. Courts Federal Judiciary for information on bankruptcy basics, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, the most frequently filed types. Determine which 341 meeting of creditors you should attend by accessing the calendar on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Nebraska website. Click on “Case Info” on the navigation bar at the top of the page and select “341 calendar.”

Procure forms for Nebraska district court cases

There are a large number of forms filed in a bankruptcy case. In fact, the district court in state of Nebraska, along with all other states, provides access to an Internet filing system, which most bankruptcy attorneys use today. In order to file online, however, you need the appropriate Internet friendly forms. You can access most of these on the district court of Nebraska website.

I recommend: If you’re filing your bankruptcy Pro Se (without an attorney) go to the website for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Nebraska and select “Pro Se” from the navigation bar. Download PDF files of each individual form, which are ready to fill out with your case information, save and file online, from the U.S. Courts Federal Judiciary.

Access information about Nebraska district court filings through CM/ECF

Public Access to Court Electronic Records, also known as PACER, is a case access system used nationwide. Each district bankruptcy court has its own PACER database called CM/ECF, or electronic case filing system. This allows bankruptcy courts to accept case document filings and provide access to those documents over the Internet. You must obtain a login and password through the CM/ECF system and any documents you access or print cost at least eight cents per page. When you set up your account, you also establish billing preferences.

I recommend: In order to access bankruptcy case records and file bankruptcy documents online, you must register for a Public Access to Court Electronic Records account. Sift through case records by clicking the CM/ECF login link on any of the Nebraska bankruptcy court sites, and accessing pages like the District Court of Nebraska Document Filing System.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Regardless of how much knowledge you have of the district court of Nebraska, you should hire an attorney who specializes in your specific type of case to represent you.