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The United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal prosecutions. In civil lawsuits (disputes over money, property, and other non-criminal matters), state constitutions provide for the right to trial by jury—but this right may be limited to certain types of claims. And in order to be entitled to a trial by jury in a civil matter, a party generally must file a written request for a jury trial and pay a jury fee a reasonable time before trial.

In Nebraska, the right to a trial by jury in criminal prosecutions is protected under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that anyone accused of a crime has the right to a jury of their peers. In civil cases, the right to a jury trial is also recognized, but it is not absolute and may be subject to certain limitations. Nebraska's constitution and statutes provide the right to a jury trial in many civil matters, but this right typically applies to cases involving legal issues rather than equitable ones. To invoke the right to a jury trial in a civil case in Nebraska, a party must file a written request, known as a 'demand for jury trial,' and may be required to pay a jury fee. This request must be filed within a specific time frame as prescribed by state law, usually at the time of filing the complaint or shortly thereafter, to ensure the right is preserved for the upcoming trial.

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Civil procedure

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