The statewide courtroom audio-visual system upgrade project is making excellent progress, completing three new courtrooms every week. About half of the 205 designated courtrooms have already received the new systems, and the installation schedule is fully booked until the end of the year. The...

The Wayne County Clerk of the District Court, Deb Allemann-Dannelly, will retire on September 8, 2023, concluding over 20 years of dedicated service with the district court. She was elected in November 2002 and assumed office in January 2003, maintaining the position throughout her tenure. Known for...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back with two episodes celebrating Probation Week 2023. James Schulte joins us after speaking at the Proclamation and dives into his story about how probation as a youth shaped him into the officer he is today. Next, Stacy Strohmeyer and Danelle Reed share their...

The Court recognizes that building rapport with probationers is essential for achieving success. Probation Officer Derek Faller consistently embraces this principle, evident in his work. A recent demonstration of Faller's exceptional level of engagement with the individuals under his supervision...

As part of the Nebraska Juvenile Restorative Justice and Family Intervention Initiative, a booklet was developed for referral sources to provide to youth, their families, and victims that may be interested in restorative justice and want additional information. The booklet outlines the initiative's...

Melanie Stormer, new Chief Probation Officer for District 1, was sworn-in Tuesday, July 19, 2023, in the Saline County District Courtroom by District Judge Julie Smith. Stormer has over 20 years of prior experience, including service as a Chief Probation Officer of a rural jurisdiction, probation...

The State Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 16 to July 22, 2023, an event that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within the state's legal framework. Chief Justice Michael Heavican officially declared the week, urging all citizens, especially those in the...

Court Improvement Project and Education Rights Counsel collaborate to produce video for attorneys outlining education rights in Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP) staff, together with Education Rights Counsel (ERC) Executive Director, Lauren Micek Vargas, and ERC Managing Attorney, Elizabeth...

Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Susan Huber, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, from District 9 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership...

Assistant Clerk, Kathy Yrkoski, relocated to Boone and Nance Counties in 2021 from Platte County. While fulfilling her courtroom duties, she embraced the challenge of assuming Assistant Clerk responsibilities in both County Court and District Court, effectively dividing her time between the two...