Civil Process Flow Chart

Complaint

Key: Praecipe for

Optional Summons

Summons Issued
by court

Voluntary Summons & Not

appearance complaint served served

30 days after service or voluntary appearance

No Answer Demand for Answer

Jury Trial

Discovery
Motion for No Action
(Motions to clarify, get or restrict info)
Default Judgment

Pretrial

Jury Trial Trial

Judgment Dismissal

This chart provides only a brief overview of the civil case process. It does not provide a comprehensive outline of all
of the steps and procedures that may be applicable in your specific case. For a detailed explanation about any of the
topics listed you may talk to an attorney or visit the Nebraska Supreme Court Legal Resources and Information page.
Trial Court Services Rev. 10/18 AD 2:25