The District Court courtroom in Beatrice hosted a celebratory ribbon-cutting for the THRIVE program for Saline, Jefferson, and Gage Counties on August 13, in connection with the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour. Opening the afternoon festivities, Chief Justice …
Justice Stephanie Stacy and attorney Shaylene Smith highlight the state's cutting-edge courtroom technology upgrades designed to assist individuals with hearing loss. Attorney Shaylene Smith of Crete, NE, addressed members of the Supreme Court, …
Nebraska Chief Justice Michael Heavican held a proclamation signing for Nebraska Trial Court Week on Monday morning, March 18; the first day of the 2024 week-long celebration. Nebraska Public Media live-streamed the proclamation signing for those unable to …
The Nebraska State Bar Foundation recently celebrated the outstanding contributions of three Nebraska judges during its annual Fellows Dinner in Omaha. District Court Judge Shelly Stratman and County Court Judge Sheryl Lohaus were recognized for their …
!Muchas gracias to all Nebraska Judicial Branch employees and members of the legal community who shared information about the Interpreter Certification Pathway with bilingual individuals! A well-attended Orientation was held January 25 & 26, 2024, …
The late Bob Moyer, former Executive Director of the Family Violence Council, was honored posthumously during a recent Problem-Solving Court gathering. Moyer, who passed away in 2022, dedicated over 25 years to the domestic violence prevention community, …
The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Andrew Acamo, Marcus Calmer, Andrew Cox, Donald Cunningham, James Dejarnett, Adam Dennerlein, Jason Dotzler, Jeff Hoselton, Logan Kerby, Aaron Martin, Matt O’Keefe, Haley Stroman, …
Chief Justice Mike Heavican delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address in the Unicameral Legislative Chamber on January 25, 2024. The speech was delivered at the invitation of the Speaker of the Legislature, Senator John Arch. During his address, …
Jacob Gill, Senior at South Sioux City High School, is the winner of the 2023 High School Mock Trial Student News Reporter Contest held during the Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Program State Championship in Lincoln. The winner was announced on …
The Court of Appeals' November Kearney panel with Judges Frankie Moore, Mike Pirtle, and David Arterburn, extended a personal invitation to Charles Rowling, Director of the Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP), to bring his pre-law students to the …
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of James Bell, Pedro Nolasco, Derek Pedroza, and Susan Branham on October 6, 2023, at the Madison County Courthouse. Honorable James G. Kube presided. The event marked the culmination of …
Jennifer Raburn, Clerk Magistrate for the Furnas County Court in the 11th Judicial District, was formally sworn in on October 16, 2023, at a ceremony hosted by County Judge Anne Paine. Raburn works in the 11th Judicial District with fellow clerk …
The Judicial Branch Court Improvement Project was announced as a partner in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services five-year grant project with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, the Omaha Nation, …
Homecoming enthusiasm filled the Minden High auditorium with school spirit as students, attorneys, and Supreme Court justices settled in for arguments in the case of Justeen Williams (Appellant) v. Scott Frakes, in his official capacity as Director, …
Trial Court Services is pleased to announce the launch of a poster series designed to assist Self-Represented Litigants in finding resources on the Judicial Branch Website. These posters are a valuable addition to courthouses across our jurisdiction and …
The University of Nebraska – Omaha’s (UNO) Milo Bail Student Center was filled with college and Omaha area high school students as the Nebraska Court of Appeals prepared to celebrate Constitution Day. In commemoration of events on September 17, 1787, the …
Op-ed by Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican The Nebraska Judicial Branch is commemorating the Legislature’s passage of Neb. Rev. Stat. §25-2401 - Interpreters; public policy. This milestone not only acknowledges our commitment to a …
Carly Noack, Clerk Magistrate for Hamilton County Court in the 5th Judicial District, was formally sworn in during a ceremony held on September 13, 2023. The event was hosted by County Judge Lynelle Homolka. Noack replaced Clerk Magistrate Angela …
The Language Access Operations Team: Adrian Hinojosa, Olivia Brockman, and Kari Corkle, ensured equal access to justice for court clients and witnesses with limited English proficiency in Nebraska in June 2023, despite facing an unexpected shortage of …
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Holly Andersen on September 1, 2023, at the Madison County Courthouse. Honorable James G. Kube presided, The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed …
