The Sarpy County Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on February 28, 2022. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full...

In its 42nd appearance at the College of Law, the Nebraska Supreme Court was invited to hear oral arguments followed by a student question-and-answer period. On March 3, 2022, the Court heard four cases in the law school courtroom, making the Court’s business accessible to law students on campus...

Justice Jeffrey Funke, Judge Todd Hutton, and Retired Judge Gary Randall took part in a webinar hosted by the University Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism, Nebraska Public Media, and the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch. The webinar event entitled “Covering Nebraska Courts: Get it fast, get it...

The Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation is hosting the second Justice and Behavioral Health Conference this fall. Nebraska's behavioral health and justice systems, along with community partners, share a collective goal of promoting constructive change through rehabilitation...

District Court: The reference to the word “Recklessly” removed from the following domestic abuse forms (not in the language of the statute.) DC 19:9 Domestic Abuse, Protection Order Information DC 19:10 Domestic Abuse, Ex Parte Domestic Abuse Protection Order (or Renewal) DC 19:11B Domestic Abuse...

Awarded to: Creston Ashburn, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, District 2 - Sarpy County The Bob Keller Memorial Award recognizes exceptional performance by a probation supervisor. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength...

On February 25, 2022, Teresa Budde appeared before the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court in the District Court of Madison County, with Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Following the dismissal of her charge and subsequent graduation in court, she offered words of encouragement to other...

The Language Access Program, in collaboration with Judicial Branch Education and NSC-IT, published an Arabic language County Courts rights advisement video to the Judicial Branch website on February 17, 2022. The video is available through the Interpreters page or by searching for https://vimeo.com...

On February 14, 2022, Cass County Adult Drug Court celebrated its first graduation at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. Graduate Chase Hinzmann achieved recognition and praise for completing the program. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of...

Damon Strong joins Your Nebraska Judicial Branch to discuss his first year leading adult probation in Douglas County. Damon has relied on his unwavering commitment and strong relationships to navigate the global pandemic and “the great resignation” in serving his community. Your Nebraska Judicial...