Court interpreting is one of the fastest growing and more fulfilling fields within the American judicial system. A career as a court interpreter presents the opportunity to achieve personal, professional, and financial objectives. The Occupational Outlook Handbook projects the need for court...

Jason S. Doele of Norfolk was appointed judge of the district court in the Fifth Judicial District (Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties) on June 17, 2025. According to Gov. Pillen’s office, Doele has been a partner in the law firm of...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch Language Access Program (LAP) hosted its first-ever Interpreter Conference on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Boys Town National Headquarters in Omaha. This milestone event marked a natural progression in LAP’s commitment to supporting and engaging interpreter partners...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 6/19/2025.

Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge Riko Bishop returned to the place where her own journey in civic leadership began—the American Legion Auxiliary Nebraska Cornhusker Girls State program. Judge Bishop, who participated in Girls State in 1973, met with five students appointed as judges to the Nebraska...

The Supreme Court will hold a proclamation ceremony on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. to announce the celebration of Nebraska Probation Week: July 21-25, 2025. The Judicial Branch ceremony will be held and streamed live from the courtroom in the State Capitol. Recognizing that July 21-25, 2025...

The Sarpy County Wellness Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, on May 23, 2025, to honor Vince’s successful completion of the program. The Sarpy County Wellness Court is dedicated to supporting individuals with mental illness who are involved in the criminal...

The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on May 13, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the event, joined by Andrew Erickson of the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office and Dennis Marks from the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on May 21, 2025. For the graduate, Mia, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two of its participants, on May 19, 2025, at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn. Judge Richard Smith presided over the ceremony, honoring this significant achievement with family and friends of the graduates. The...