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January 23, 2024
The Nebraska court one-time search using the Nebraska Judicial Branch "JUSTICE" System has received a significant upgrade. As of January 26, 2024, users are able to access non-confidential images associated with documents filed on or after April 2008. Previously, the application limited one-time searches to text-only information when conducting case searches. The recent upgrade addresses this limitation by including relevant images without imposing additional costs; the $15.00 search fee now...Read more
January 19, 2024
Michaela Hobbs was sworn in as Clerk Magistrate of the Cherry County Court in Valentine on January 18, 2024. The ceremony was broadcast via Zoom for those unable to attend due to winter storms. Judge James Orr presided over the ceremony from the courtroom in Valentine, with State Court Administrator Corey Steel delivering opening remarks and extending on-camera congratulations to Hobbs. Former clerk magistrate Kay Morrison, who retired at the end of 2021, assisted Hobbs with her robe. Hobbs...Read more
Meyer
January 18, 2024
Angie Meyer, the Judicial Assistant Supervisor in Lancaster County, stepped up on short notice to support the Nebraska Supreme Court Judicial Resources Commission during their December hearing. In the absence of a court professional, Meyer volunteered to operate a Liberty Recorder at the Capitol. She demonstrated professionalism by arriving early, testing microphones, and seamlessly collaborating with the Supreme Court IT Department. Angie, your dedication to (literally) going the extra mile...Read more
January 18, 2024
A swearing-in ceremony for Marc Kohmetscher as Chief Probation Officer of District 9 (Buffalo and Hall Counties) was held on January 16, 2024, at the Hall County Courthouse in Grand Island Nebraska. Probation Administrator Deb Minardi presided over the ceremony and Judge Andrew Butler gave the oath of office. The ceremony was attended by Judge Alfred Corey and Chief Probation Officers from around the state. Kohmetscher began his duties as Chief Probation Officer on October 16, 2023, replacing...Read more
January 18, 2024
The Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, is now available online. The report is annually presented to the legislature during the Chief Justice’s “State of the Judiciary” each year. The report is found here in the Publications section of the Judicial Branch Website.Read more
January 17, 2024
A new initiative, the 'Interpreter Certification Pathway ,' has been developed to empower and assist bilingual individuals in pursuing a career as a Nebraska Judicial Branch interpreter. The comprehensive pathway seeks to address the process of certification in its entirety to increase the number and language diversity of certified and provisionally certified interpreters. The multi-faceted pathway includes not only Orientation, written and oral exams, but skill building, lending libraries,...Read more
January 11, 2024
Due to the winter storms, Phoebe graduated from the Merrick County Problem-Solving Court graduation via Zoom on January 8, 2024. The ceremony was attended by District 5 probation staff, friends, and family. Judge Rachel Daugherty presided. The graduation was a day of great celebration. Phoebe stated, “Thanks for not giving up on me. It may have taken longer but trust the process because it saved my life. I couldn’t have done this without any of you.” A Problem-Solving Court graduation is a...Read more
January 11, 2024
The Nebraska Bench Media Committee has announced the relaunch of its Brown Bag Media Court Visit program, set to begin in Sidney, Nebraska, April 2024. Originating in 2017, the program offers local journalists an immersive experience within the court and probation systems, fostering a deeper understanding of trial court operations (see First Judicial District Hosts Bench-Media Brown Bag Lunch in Beatrice ). Designed to strengthen relationships between the media and the courts, the program...Read more
January 11, 2024
The Nebraska Bench Media Committee has announced the relaunch of its Brown Bag Media Court Visit program, set to begin in Sidney, NE in March 2024. Originating in 2017, the program offers local journalists an immersive experience within the court and probation systems, fostering a deeper understanding of trial court operations (see First Judicial District Hosts Bench-Media Brown Bag Lunch in Beatrice ). Designed to strengthen relationships between the media and the courts, the program...Read more

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