Retirement Open House in honor of Justice Miller-Lerman’s 33 years of service as a Nebraska Appellate Court Judge Friday, October 24, 2025 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Remarks at 3:00 Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Courtrooms with a reception in the …
An educational session designed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of courtroom coverage was held at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association’s annual convention on August 13, 2025. Working through the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s Bench Media …
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke was the featured guest of the Omaha Press Club during their monthly meeting in September 2025. Invited by veteran news reporter Mike McKnight, Funke dedicated his remarks to discussing the work and …
The Nebraska Court of Appeals was in session on the campus of Omaha’s College of Saint Mary on Constitution Day, September 17, 2025. The Court divided into its customary two panels of three judges each to hold legal argument sessions, one in the morning …
The Nebraska Supreme Court Language Access Program assisted in facilitating Augustin De La Mora’s presentations at the Nebraska Association of Translators and Interpreters (NATI) annual conference, Bridging Languages with Excellence, held September 5–6 on …
The 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court in York celebrated the graduation of two participants, on September 8, 2025. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York County and Seward County Board Members, probation staff, …
On September 8, 2025, Courtney celebrated her 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, family members, …
On August 26, 2025, the Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Damian and Ryan. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were Butler County Board Members, Senator Jared Storm, District 5 Probation Staff, and …
Effective July 1, 2025, the Nebraska Judicial Branch implemented a new protocol for reporting safety and security concerns involving all judges, court personnel, and probation staff. The Security Incident Fact Form is now required for documenting any …
The Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, on August 20, 2025, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduate for successfully completing an intensive program that …
The Sarpy County Wellness Court celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on August 22, 2025. The Wellness Court is dedicated to supporting individuals with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system …
On August 15, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. This milestone marked the successful completion of an intensive program that …
The Nebraska Judicial Branch hosted one of its largest Language Access Orientations yet on August 25–26. The event brought together a vibrant group of participants who truly reflected the communities served every day in Nebraska’s courts and probation …
Continuing the Supreme Court’s annual tradition of visiting courthouses throughout the state in summer, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke led members of the Court and staff through a tour of southwest Nebraska. The Summer Tour is a unique opportunity for the …
Starting the last day of the tour, justices of the Supreme Court and staff received a tour of the newly renovated Frontier County courthouse in Stockville. Frontier County Clerk Darla Walther walked the group through the new offices and courtroom, along …
The Court’s tour of southwest Nebraska courthouses continued its second day with an opening stop in McCook, greeting judges, staff, and county commissioners. From there, the group traveled west to Trenton, arriving at the Hitchcock County courthouse. …
Konia Fries officially took the oath of office as Clerk Magistrate of the Cass County Court on August 14, 2025, during a ceremony at the Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Judge David Partsch presided over and hosted the event. Fries has been serving in …
The Franklin County Courthouse has stood as the cornerstone of justice and civic life in Franklin County for a century, and during the Chief Justice’s summer tour to southwest Nebraska, the Supreme Court formally recognized its 100th anniversary with a …
A swearing-in ceremony for Pandora L. Garcia as Clerk Magistrate and Ex-Officio Clerk of District Court was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Dundy County Courthouse in Benkelman. Judge Joel Jay opened and hosted the ceremony. Chief Justice Jeffrey …
Kelly Riley, Director of the Office of Dispute Resolution, partnered with Marya Kolman, Manager of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Supreme Court of Ohio, to discuss how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) promotes access to justice and procedural …
