The Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) on Constitution Day: September 17, 2026. The Court of Appeals will divide into its customary two panels with three judges each to hold legal arguments at 9:30 a.m …
In a three-day trip totaling over 600 miles and 16 Nebraska courthouses, the Nebraska Supreme Court visited North Central Nebraska on this year’s Summer Tour, between August 10-12. Each year, the Supreme Court dedicates several days to traveling to …
Nebraska Trial Court Week is set aside to highlight the critical role of Nebraska’s dedicated trial court judges, court clerks and administrators, official court reporters and court staff who comprise the Nebraska state trial courts. Commemoration of this …
The complete Day in the Life Series is now available for viewing. Day 1 - Angela Behrens - District 4A In addressing the Legislature in his January 2026 State of the Judiciary Address, Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke noted that on any given …
The Nebraska Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 19 to July 25, 2026, in a proclamation ceremony that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within Nebraska’s legal framework. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke officially …
Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2026, court users across Nebraska are invited to share their recent court experiences through an online Court User Survey. The survey was developed by the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission based on feedback …
The Supreme Court will hold a proclamation ceremony on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. announcing the celebration of Nebraska Probation Week: July 19-25, 2026. The Judicial Branch ceremony will be held and streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court …
A three-day trip totaling over 600 miles and 16 Nebraska courthouses is on the agenda as the Nebraska Supreme Court prepares to embark on this year’s Summer Tour, being held August 10-12. Each year, the Supreme Court dedicates several days to traveling to …
The Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community and Distinguished Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System awards were established to publicly recognize members of the judiciary for projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of …
The investiture ceremony for Judge Michael Piccolo as a judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, representing Appellate Court Judicial District 6, took place July 1, 2026, in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. District Court Judge Patrick Heng of …
Sherri Dennis has been named Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Nebraska Judicial Branch. In this role she will assist the Chief Information Officer in leading the Information Technology Systems Division. Dennis brings extensive experience and …
On May 4, 2026, two participants celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, as well as …
On May 11, 2026, the 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court serving York and Seward Counties celebrated the graduation of two participants. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York County and Seward County board members, …
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation on May 12, 2026, at the Nemaha County District Court in Auburn. Four graduates were recognized for successfully completing the program, with Judge Richard Smith presiding over the ceremony. …
Court Services Division is proud to announce that Sara Fowler, Trial Court Service Director for County Court, has been honored with the prestigious CORE Champion Award from the National Association for Court Management (NACM). NACM is the largest …
On May 11, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Saline County District Courthouse in Wilbur, with Judge David Bargen presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Saline County Attorney …
Community partners from across northeast Nebraska gathered at Northeast Community College on April 30 and May 1 for an Upstream Mapping Training focused on strengthening children and families through prevention and early intervention strategies. The two- …
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts of Adams County celebrated the graduation of five participants on April 7, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. Judge Patrick Lee presided over the ceremony, and Justice Jason Bergevin joined as a special …
On June 30, 2026, Shane Stutzman, Assistant Deputy Probation Administrator for the Adult Probation Services Division will retire, capping a 37-year career. Shane began her probation career as a probation officer in Omaha in June of 1989. She was promoted …
As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the leadership team of Probation District 4A in Omaha recently partnered with Project Harmony to collect donated items for children who have experienced abuse. Since 1996, Project Harmony has worked to end child …
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