Lancaster

Organization 26

Departments

• Lancaster County Administrative Services Administration

  Functions as the administrators for Lancaster County and facilitates the work of the Lancaster County Board.

  402-441-7447 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds Assessment

  Assesses property values and records deeds for Lancaster County; handles valuations, exemptions (including homestead), business personal property and valuation protests.

  402-441-7463 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Attorney Legal

  Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes under Nebraska law, assists in collection of child support, petitions in Juvenile Court, advises county agencies and defends suits brought against the County.

  402-441-7321 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Budget & Fiscal Office Finance

  Responsible for the budget and fiscal activities of the County, and fiscal activities of the Correctional Facility Joint Public Agency, the Public Building Commission and the Railroad Transportation Safety District.

  402-441-7447 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Clerk Clerk

  Official record keeper and fiscal office for the County: issues applications, licenses and marriage licenses, keeps records of the County Board, and processes property valuation protests.

  402-441-7481 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court Courts

  Administrative officer of the District Court: maintains the court's dockets, processes judgments and handles court records.

  402-441-7328 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Community Corrections Police

  Runs pretrial release, house arrest, drug and alcohol testing, problem-solving court and diversion programs for Lancaster County.

  402-441-3600 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Court Courts

  County Court with civil, criminal and traffic, probate/adoption/condemnation and small claims divisions.

  402-441-7291 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Department of Corrections Police

  Operates the Lancaster County jail at 3801 West O Street.

  402-441-1900 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County District Court Courts

  The Third Judicial District Court, a trial court of general jurisdiction serving Lancaster County.

  402-441-7328 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Election Commissioner Elections

  Conducts elections and voter registration in Lancaster County.

  402-441-7311 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Engineering Department Public Works

  Designs, constructs, inspects, maintains and repairs county roads, streets and bridges, including streets in unincorporated villages; prepares the one- and six-year road and bridge improvement program.

  402-441-7681 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Human Services Human Services

  Administers county human services programs including juvenile justice diversion, general assistance (cremation assistance) and non-profit funding.

  402-441-4944 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center Health

  Provides custody, screening, emergency evaluation and crisis intervention to acutely mentally ill adults detained under Nebraska civil commitment statutes within Region V. 24-hour crisis line: 402-475-6695.

  402-441-8276 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Public Defender Legal

  Provides legal representation to eligible people in Lancaster County.

  402-441-7631 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Records Management Clerk

  Records analysis, records storage and image capture services for county and city departments.

  402-441-6065 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Risk Management

  Develops and implements the risk management program for Lancaster County.

  402-441-6510 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Police

  County law enforcement: patrol, criminal investigations, court services, civil process and firearm purchase certificates. Non-emergency dispatch: 402-441-6000.

  402-441-6500 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Treasurer Finance

  Collects property taxes for distribution to schools, fire districts, cities and villages, and with the Nebraska DMV handles motor vehicle registrations and titles.

  402-441-7425 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Veterans Service Office Human Services

  Serves local veterans and their families at the Victory Park Campus.

  402-441-7361 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Weed Control Authority Environment

  Carries out the Nebraska Noxious Weed Control Act and administers the City of Lincoln's weed abatement program under a 1996 interlocal agreement.

  402-441-7817 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lancaster County Youth Services Center Police

  Provides temporary detention for youth processed through the justice system or ordered by the court to serve a specified period.

  402-441-7090 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management Emergency Management

  Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management (LLCEMA) facilitates continuity of government operations in disasters or major emergencies and coordinates county, city, private sector and volunteer services countywide.

  402-441-7441 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County Education

  University of Nebraska extension office serving Lancaster County, including Lancaster County 4-H.

  402-441-7180 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Public Building Commission Public Works

  Joint commission of two County Board members, two City Council members and a public member; works with the Property Management Division on County-City facilities.

  402-441-7355 www.lancaster.ne.gov
• Separate Juvenile Court of Lancaster County Courts

  Court of record handling matters involving neglected, dependent and delinquent children, and domestic relations cases where care, support or custody of minor children is at issue; four judges.

  402-441-6928 www.lancaster.ne.gov