(KLZA)-- Pawnee County officials have decided to closely follow the Federal and State guidelines for controlling the COVID-19 virus and have locked all doors to the Pawnee County Courthouse. 

For the safety of staff and the public anyone needing to conduct business at the Courthouse will need to make an appointment with the specific office they are dealing with to gain entry.

Only the north entrance to the Courthouse can be used for entry. 

Pawnee County is strongly recommending the use of online services,  U.S. Mail, or drop box whenever possible.

A list of online services is available at the Pawnee County website.

County Court and District Court will continue as scheduled at this time.  Please call prior to your scheduled court time to verify if changes have been made.  Only those who must appear will be allowed entry into the courtrooms. 

PRESS RELEASE
Pawnee County has made decisions regarding the safety, services, and organization within the County Courthouse and Road Dept. We will closely follow the Federal and State guidelines for controlling the COVID-19 virus. Please understand that these guidelines may change rapidly. We will do our best to communicate changes to the media as decisions are made.
For the safety of the staff and the public, the following changes will be implemented on Thursday, March 19, 2020, all doors to the Courthouse will be locked.

1. All walk-in members of the public will be limited to entry into the Courthouse by appointment only.

2. All customers will be required to call ahead and make an appointment with the specific office where they must conduct business.

3. All customers requiring services will be required to enter the Courthouse through the North entrance.

4. The County is strongly recommending the use of online services, U.S. mail, or drop box whenever possible. The Courthouse drop box is located on the north side of the courthouse in the circle drive. Pease refer to the Pawnee County website for available online services: www.co.pawnee.ne.us

5. Links with information regarding the COVID 19 virus are posted on the Southeast District Health Department website: www.sedhd.org

6. County Court and District Court will continue as scheduled at this time. Please call prior to your scheduled Court time to verify if changes have been made since adjustments may occur rapidly. Both Court offices will limit entry into Courtrooms to only individuals who must appear.

7. Telephone numbers to contact Courthouse offices:
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
County Assessor 402-852-2292 pawcty67@outlook.com
County Clerk/ROD 402-852-2962 clerk@pawnee.nacone.org
County Court 402-852-2388 larita.weber@nebraska.gov
County Sheriff 402-852-2969 pawneecountydispatch@gmail.com
County Treasurer 402-852-2380 treasurer@pawnee.nacone.org
District Court 402-852-2963 clerk@pawnee.nacone.org
Extension 402-852-2970 mgottula2@unl.edu
Veteran Service Office 402-852-2777 pawneecountyvetservice@gmail.com