Constables in county court shall give bond in the amount of five thousand dollars signed by two or more sureties who shall each qualify in twice the amount of the bond, or by some responsible surety or bonding company authorized by law to execute surety bonds in this state, to be approved by the presiding judge of the district court of the county to be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his or her duties as constable.
§ 25-2230.Constables; bond; approval; amount.
Article 22: Process, Court Records, and Ministerial Officers · Last amended 1984 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceRequires county court constables in Nebraska to post a $5,000 bond — backed by qualifying sureties or a bonding company and approved by the presiding district judge — conditioned on faithfully carrying out their duties.
Full Text of § 25-2230
Source
Laws 1929, c. 82, art. XV, § 181, p. 325; C.S.1929, § 22-1511; R.S.1943, § 26-1,182; Laws 1971, LB 959, § 3; R.S.1943, (1979), § 26-1,182; Laws 1984, LB 13, § 44; R.S.1943, (1985), § 24-5,105.
Plain-English Summary
Before a constable can serve in county court, Section 25-2230 requires a financial guarantee. The constable must give a $5,000 bond, signed by two or more sureties who each qualify in double that amount, or by a surety or bonding company authorized to write such bonds in Nebraska. The presiding judge of the county’s district court approves the bond, which must be conditioned on the constable faithfully discharging the duties of the office.
The double-qualification requirement for individual sureties mirrors the general surety standard set for the code’s other undertakings and bonds — it exists so that if the constable defaults or acts wrongfully, someone with real assets stands behind the loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large a bond must a Nebraska county court constable post?
$5,000.
Who approves a constable’s bond?
The presiding judge of the district court in the county where the constable serves.
Can a bonding company back the bond instead of individual sureties?
Yes. Any surety or bonding company authorized to write such bonds in Nebraska may act as surety.
If individual sureties sign the bond, how much must each qualify in?
Twice the bond amount — $10,000 each.
What is the bond conditioned on?
The faithful discharge of the constable’s duties.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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