District Court
The District Court system has 21 judicial districts. York County is in District Five, along with Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders and Seward Counties. These courts hear all felony criminal cases, equity cases, domestic relations cases, child support cases, and civil cases involving more than $15,000. The District Court is also the Appellate Court for Appeals from County Court. The District Court office and courtroom are on the second floor of the courthouse.
York District Court Judge: Alan Gless, York, 362-4637 or Seward, 643-4060.
Clerk of the District Court: Sharon Cuda, 362-4038; Deputy Clerk: Sharilyn Ramsey.
Other District Judges of the Fifth District: Robert R. Steinke, Columbus, (402)-563-4956; Michael Owens, Aurora, 694-3533; Mary C. Gilbride, Wahoo, 443-8113.

York County Court
The county courts handle traffic and municipal ordinance violations, preliminary hearings in felony cases, civil actions up to $15,000, small claims cases, probate, guardianship, conservatorship and adoption proceedings, and juvenile matters. Preliminary hearings are used to determine if there is enough evidence to establish probable cause in a felony case. If the judge finds probable cause, the defendant will be bound over to stand trial in District Court. The County Court office and courtroom are on the second floor of the courthouse.
York County Court Judge: Curtis H. Evans, 362-5428
Other Fifth District Judges: Marvin Miller (402) 443-8177; Gary F. Hatfield, Central City, (308) 946-2812; Gerald E. Rouse, Seward, (402) 643-3341; Frank J. Skorupa, Columbus, (402) 563-4942; Patrick McDermott, David City.

County Attorney
This office handles all legal matters for the county. The office represents the county in all criminal, civil and juvenile cases, as well as tax foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. It is responsible for enforcing child support, mental health commitment proceedings and provides legal guidelines for the police and sheriff’s departments within its jurisdiction. Attorneys in the office also serve as county coroners. The county attorney’s office is on the second floor north of the county office.
County Attorney: Time Sieh, 362-5583

City Attorney
The city attorney prosecutes individuals cited by the York Police Department for offenses in city code but not state statute. Felony and misdemeanor cases are transferred to the county attorney. The city attorney is an appointed position. Charlie Campbell was appointed as city attorney. He is a partner at Angle, Murphy, Valentino and Campbell.
City Attorney: Charles Campbell, 363-2600.

Public Defender
The public defender represents defendants who are accused of crimes and are unable to hire an attorney. Under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, every defendant in a criminal proceeding is entitled to the assistance of council in conducting his or her defense. The public defender’s office handles all court-appointed cases set down by the courts unless there is more than one defendant involved in a crime. If there is more than one person involved in a single crime, the county hires private attorneys to represent co-defendants to avoid conflicts of interest. The public defender is elected to office. Eric Williams is the Public Defender for York County. He was appointed, then elected in 2006. His office is on the second floor of the courthouse. Public Defender: Eric Williams, York office, 362-7111; Legal Assistant: Stephanie Boring.

District Probation Office
The probation office conducts pre-sentence investigations as ordered by the District and County Courts. Pre-sentence interviews include gathering information on background, previous records, education and employment status. The office writes the report and presents it to the court, where the judge uses it to determine the sentence. The office also supervises probationers and report problems to the court. Community service hours are coordinated by the probation office. The office is located on the second floor of the courthouse across from the County Attorney’s office.
District Chief: Rich Chisholm, whose main office is in Columbus; Chief Deputy: Bruce Bugbee, 362-6540; Chief Deputy Shane Stutzman; Senior Probation officer: Abbie Christian; Probation officer: Bonnie Gerard; Secretary: Jennifer McIntyre.

Juvenile Diversion Office
The Diversion program focuses on first-time offenders in keeping them out of the courtroom. It is an option for first time offenders to take the diversion programs rather than going into court. Completion of the program by first-time offenders will keep the offense from being entered in the offender’s record