State v. Stuart

Buckley, District Judge, Retired.

INTRODUCTION

Gary A. Stuart appeals from an order of the district court for Douglas County sustaining the State’s motion to dismiss his appeal due to the absence of a trial court record. For the reasons set forth below, we dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction and order the district court to vacate its order and to dismiss Stuart’s appeal from the county court for lack of jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

On February 15, 2001, two complaints were filed in the Douglas County Court charging Stuart with assault in the third degree and disorderly conduct. Following a…