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Provides the court to resolve disputes and dispense justice according to the principles of law and equity. Courts also have the power to grant restraining orders, injunctions or other restrictions in appropriate circumstances.

Offers an advocate for the mentally ill. Also houses the county assessor, county auditor, county treasurer and the Wayne County Development Corporation.

Provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies; misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil, family, or paternity court cases, juvenile injunctions, restraining orders, and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures, case management and event tracking, budget planning, records management, courtroom operation support, jury management, and facility planning.

This office issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.

Also provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available.

Information about city and county offices, and their locations within the building.

Offices include:

Board of Commissioners (402) 441-7447

Budget and Fiscal (402) 441-7447

Clerk of the District Court (402) 441-7328

Mental Health Crisis Center (402) 441-8276

Cooperative Extension (402) 441-7180

Corrections (402) 441-1900

County Assessor (402) 441-7463

County Attorney (402) 441-7321

County Clerk (402) 441-7484

County Engineer (402) 441-7681

County Sheriff (402) 441-6500

County Treasurer (402) 441-7425

Election Commissioner (402) 441-7311

Emergency Management (402) 441-7441

Human Services (402) 441-4944

Public Defender (402) 441-7631

Records and Info Management (402) 441-6065

Register of Deeds (402) 441-7463

Safety & Training (402) 441-6510

Veterans Service Center (402) 441-7361

Weed Control Authority (402) 441-7817

Handles federal court matters, including U.S. bankruptcy court.

Provides record keeping services for the county. Including all civil, probate, traffic, criminal, and juvenile cases. Also collects and disperses all monies ordered to be paid by the court. 

County Clerk of the Court office. Screens all incoming complaints received from law enforcement agencies. Provides probation services to delinquent youth. Prevention services provided to at-risk youth and their families.

Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).

Handles federal court matters, including U.S. bankruptcy court.

Offers drug court that serves non-violent offenders with substance use addictions. Program aims to lessen/reduce offender's charges, penalties, or sentences.