Awarded to: Amanda Cox, Administrative Assistant for Adult Probation in the Administrative Offices of the Courts and Probation Since joining the AOCP in May 2022, Mandie has demonstrated unparalleled dedication, adaptability, and professionalism. Her contributions have been instrumental in improving...

The Nebraska Court of Appeals convened at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney on November 19, 2024, offering a unique educational experience for students in the Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP). The program, a collaboration between the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the...

The Office of Public Guardian has a statutory obligation to provide public education to increase the awareness of the duties of guardians and conservators, to act as a resource to guardians/conservators, to safeguard the rights of individuals subject to guardianship by promoting the least...

The Juvenile Probation Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has released the Annual Report for fiscal year 2023, which includes data from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Highlights include juvenile justice data and progress, updates on the Juvenile Justice...

The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of 12 participants on November 18, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. Judge Morgan Farquhar presided over the ceremony, with Judge Patrick Lee in attendance. This milestone signifies the completion of an intensive program...

In a solemn yet festive ceremony, Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke donned his judicial robe in the presence of his family, representatives from Nebraska’s executive and legislative branches, and over 80 judges from across the state. The investiture ceremony, held in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State...

The video of the investiture ceremony for Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke, held November 22, 2024, has been uploaded to the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. View full ceremony: Chief Justice Funke Investiture Ceremony 11.22.24

On November 18, 2024, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, celebrating the achievements of Courtney, Jamie, and Pat. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Michael A. Smith. This milestone marks the successful...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.

Separate juvenile judges in Omaha opened the doors of the Douglas County Justice Center on Saturday, November 23, to celebrate National Adoption Day with the community. Starting with a press conference, the celebration continued with adoption hearings in the juvenile courtrooms on the second and...