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Protection-order information and forms for Lincoln and Lancaster County.

Nebraska identifies three main protection-order categories—domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault—with different legal definitions. Selecting the correct packet and describing legally relevant facts matters.

Lincoln, Nebraska Lancaster County Reviewed August 4, 2026 Protection Orders

Protection-order types

Domestic abuse protection orders depend on specified relationships and conduct. Harassment and sexual-assault orders have different relationship and conduct requirements.

Read the official definitions before choosing forms.

Required forms

Nebraska’s guide identifies a petition and affidavit, praecipe, and confidential identifying-information form as core filing documents, with additional forms available for modification, dismissal, renewal, or other requests.

Use current forms from the Judicial Branch.

Submission

The Judicial Branch states that completed forms may be submitted in person, by mail, or by fax, subject to current court instructions. Signatures may require witnessing by a notary or court staff.

Confirm the correct court and current submission method.

Safety planning

A court order is one part of safety planning. When immediate danger exists, contact emergency services and seek assistance from a qualified local victim-service organization.

Do not place sensitive safety details in ordinary email.

Official sources and next steps

Protection order informationOfficial source ↗Protection order form guideOfficial source ↗Nebraska Master Forms ListOfficial source ↗Lancaster County District CourtOfficial source ↗
This page organizes public information and does not determine which form, filing, claim, defense, deadline, or strategy applies to a specific person.
Reviewed August 4, 2026Report changed information