In consultation with the judges of the district, law enforcement, and the county board of the relevant county, a judicial district may determine whether security cameras are a necessary part of courtroom security measures. This rule applies only to courtrooms and the areas adjacent to the courtrooms, clerk’s offices, judge’s chambers, and jury rooms and does not apply to areas of the courthouse that are not for judicial or court purposes.

    There is no requirement for security cameras in any courtroom in the State of Nebraska. Any installation of security cameras shall consider any requirements set out in Nebraska Courts Facility Planning Guidelines & Standards (2016). Installing and operating a security camera in a courtroom does not remove the responsibility of the county sheriff under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-1705 but may supplement those responsibilities.

   If by agreement with the county it is determined that security cameras shall be installed in one or more courtrooms of the courthouse, the following guidelines shall apply.

Approved November 26, 2025, effective January 1, 2026.