On May 6, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. They are proud to honor three graduates through this demonstration of achievement. Judge Robert Wester presided over the …
At the recent National High School Mock Trial Championship, held May 6-9 in Des Moines, Nebraska trial court judges were on hand to serve as presiding judges. Judges Tom Harmon, John Rademacher, and Tanya Roberts-Connick volunteered their time to help …
A swearing-in ceremony for Yuri Cole as Clerk Magistrate of the Keith County Court and Arthur County Court was held April 30, 2026, in the Keith County Courthouse in Ogallala, Nebraska. Judge Joel Jay officiated the ceremony. State Court Administrator …
A swearing-in ceremony for Jenifer Gompert as Clerk Magistrate of the Morrill County Court was held April 23, 2026, in the Morrill County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Nebraska. Retired Judge James Worden hosted the ceremony, with Judge Paul Wess administering …
In a ceremony in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony on behalf of the Nebraska Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was streamed live and is available for viewing. In …
In honor of Law Day in Nebraska, observed nationally on May 1 each year, the Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments at Aurora High School on April 29, 2026. The visit marked the first time the justices heard court arguments in Aurora, adding a novel …
Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte was appointed Court of Appeals judge for the Sixth Judicial District of Nebraska on April 11, 2026. Since 2010, Piccolo has served the 11th Judicial District, first as a county court judge and then as a district court …
For approximately the past six years, students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Translation and Interpretation program have participated in interpreter shadowing opportunities within the Nebraska Judicial Branch. As Professor Angela Monterroso …
Fourteen program managers from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation began Program Management Training in January. This six-month program, led by the Probation Program Directors, is a structured learning experience designed to equip …
On February 24, 2026, the Lancaster County DUI Court and Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a joint graduation ceremony and celebration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law. The event honored nine graduates for successfully completing …
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jason M. Bergevin, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Twelfth Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Scotts Bluff County …
The Safe and Healthy Families Court and the Safe and Healthy Families Initiative hosted their annual gathering on February 5, 2026, at the BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event brought together members of the Nebraska Supreme Court …
The Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE) program, implemented in 2007, is a grant-funded AmeriCorps program which is a probation-created service program, placing AmeriCorps members, titled “RISE Specialists,” across the state. The RISE …
The Platte County Problem-Solving Court reached an important milestone by holding its first graduation ceremony, on January 30, 2026. The event celebrated graduates Cody, Holly, and Dana, marking the success of a program designed to promote accountability …
The Office of Public Guardian is the guardian of last resort for over 350 Nebraskans. In our recent annual report, we disclosed some information about these individuals to help stakeholders and members of the public understand our role better. While …
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on January 13, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Representatives from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, Andrew Erickson, and the Sarpy …
A swearing-in ceremony for Sue Kissinger as Chief Probation Officer of District 10 (Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Kearney, Phelps, Harlan and Franklin Counties) was held on January 22, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse. Judge Morgan Farquhar …
On January 13, 2026, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony marked the completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, …
The presiding judge oversees county court services within the judicial district (§ 6-1459. Presiding judges). Key responsibilities include delegating administrative duties to judicial administrators and clerk magistrates in areas such as case management, …
On January 8, 2026, the Hall County Reentry Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Hall County District Court in Grand Island, with Judge Andrew Butler presiding over the ceremony. The graduation marks the successful completion of an …
