Nebraska Courthouse Dress Code & Attire Rules (2026)

Short answer: Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 3 courthouses in Nebraska. Updated 2026-11-04

All 3 county courthouses in Nebraska enforce judicial decorum dress codes: shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, halter tops, pajamas, and hats are prohibited in courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may refuse entry or reset your hearing if you are improperly dressed. Nebraska major courthouses (including the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center and Lancaster County Hall of Justice) strictly regulate or ban cell phones inside courtrooms and security zones.

County Courthouse	City	Courtroom dress code	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Douglas County Douglas County Courthouse (Omaha) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Douglas County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Omaha	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Lancaster County Lancaster County Courthouse (Lincoln) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Lancaster County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Lincoln	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Sarpy County Sarpy County Courthouse (Papillion) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Sarpy County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Papillion	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear jeans or shorts to court in Nebraska?

Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 3 courthouses in Nebraska.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.