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    Supreme Court's Fall CLE - Save the Date

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    Supreme Court's Fall CLE - Save the Date

    August 5, 2019
    Tuesday, October 8, 2019 – Save this date on your calendar for the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services Division Fall CLE Program. The program will be held at the Embassy Suite-La Vista Conference Center beginning at 1 pm and will include at least one hour of professional responsibility/ethics credit. Agenda items include: attorney ethics & Bitcoin usage, the Family First Act impact on juvenile court practice, a probation update, overview of self-represented litigant resources and court...Read more

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at Concordia University September 10, 2019

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    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at Concordia University September 10, 2019

    August 5, 2019
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will convene on the campus of Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska on September 10. The Court of Appeals will divide into its customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. at the Thom Leadership Education Center Auditorium (212 College Avenue). “As a Nebraska university, we are honored to have the Nebraska Court of Appeals on campus,” said Concordia President Brian Friedrich. “...Read more

    County Judges Summer Conference – June 2019

    County Judges Summer Conference – June 2019

    July 29, 2019
    County Judges from across the State of Nebraska gathered for a three-day County Judges Annual Conference in late June. The first day of the conference, Nathan Clark presented on civil law updates. Judge John Rademacher gave criminal law updates, and Judge Frank Skorupa spoke about recent legislative bills. Judge Donna Taylor & Staff Attorney, Mark Grimes presented an overview on the Rule on Exhibits which included common law and first amendment right of access. The day ended with Judge...Read more

    2019 Children's Summit Open for Registration

    2019 Children's Summit Open for Registration

    July 29, 2019
    The Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP) has opened registration for the 2019 Children’s Summit to all. This year’s Summit focuses on “Progress through Prevention.” CIP welcomes keynote speakers Dr. Tammi Fleming, Senior Associate at Annie E. Casey Foundation, Judge Steven Teske, Chief Judge, Juvenile Court of Clayton County, Georgia, and Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner at the Children’s Bureau, Acting Commissioner for Family and Youth Services Bureau, and the Acting Commissioner for...Read more

    Nominations Open for the 2019 Distinguished Judge Awards

    Nominations Open for the 2019 Distinguished Judge Awards

    July 29, 2019
    The Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community and Distinguished Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System awards were established to publicly recognize members of the judiciary for projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within our communities. These awards are designed to recognize any type of project or activity that has a positive impact on the administration of justice, is effective in addressing public needs and enhancing public trust and...Read more

    In Recognition of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

    In Recognition of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

    July 29, 2019
    During National Probation and Parole Week, July 21-27, 2019, Chief Justice Mike Heavican recognized the work that probation professionals do through the Nebraska Judicial branch for our communities. In an email to the probation system, Chief Heavican thanked probation staff for their dedication, service and all that they do to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. His note stated, “The mission of Nebraska Probation has never been more important. Probation has...Read more

    Newly Created Brochure: Parenting Time, Mediation & You

    Newly Created Brochure: Parenting Time, Mediation & You

    July 26, 2019
    The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has created a Parenting Time, Mediation & You brochure which explains the mediation process, provides the web address for the self-help section of the Nebraska Judicial Branch website, and explains what is included in a Parenting Plan. Additionally, this brochure shows the sliding fee scale used by all six ODR-approved Mediation Centers to help lower, and middle-income individuals understand that mediation is an affordable option. The new resource is...Read more

    Sarpy County Celebrates Perfect Audit

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    Sarpy County Celebrates Perfect Audit

    July 26, 2019
    In celebration of Sarpy County Court’s second consecutive perfect audit, State Court Administrator Corey Steel treated court staff to lunch on July 23 in Papillion. Deputy State Court Administrator Amy Prenda, IT Applications Supervisor Sherri Dennis, and Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly joined Steel and county court judges in congratulating Judicial Administrator Barb Pousson and staff. The celebration recognized Sarpy County Court’s effective staffing and use of best practices...Read more

    Debora Denny Honored for 14 years of Service

    Debora Denny Honored for 14 years of Service

    July 26, 2019
    A retirement reception honoring Debora Denny for her 14 years of service was held on June 24, 2019, in the law library. Denny carried out the position of Director of the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution since 2005. Over the course of her tenure, she worked with the judiciary to promote mediation and restorative justice in the state, including legislation such as the Parenting Act of 2007 and the Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice Act in 2019. Read more about her many...Read more

    Omaha Courts and the State Administrative Office Partner to Better Assist Self-Represented Litigants

    Omaha Courts and the State Administrative Office Partner to Better Assist Self-Represented Litigants

    July 26, 2019
    The Omaha courts and the Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation have been awarded a $55,000 technical assistance grant to assess efforts in providing court users with meaningful access to the judicial process in the State of Nebraska. The focus of the study, funded by the State Justice Institute, is to evaluate the effectiveness of the assistance provided for Douglas County domestic relations cases. Domestic relations, or family law, cases represent the highest percentage of...Read more

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