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...

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...

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...

Awarded to: Chelsie Tasso, Clerk Magistrate, District 12 - Box Butte County Recipients of the innovation award are recognized for their contribution of effectiveness, efficiency, or economy of Nebraska Judicial System operations. Recognizing Chelsie Tasso’s creativity and her understanding of the...

Link to: Article 20: Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage in Nebraska Trial Courts.(adopted December 21, 2016, effective March 1, 2017)

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican will announce the establishment of Nebraska Trial Court Week during a proclamation signing ceremony at the State Capitol at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022. The ceremony will kick off Trial Court Week celebrations occurring throughout the Judicial...

Awarded to: Melissa Ireland, Judicial Branch Education Training Manager, Judicial Branch Education Commendable performance by an administrative employee in the Nebraska Judicial System is recognized through the Outstanding Administrative Employee Award. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 2/21/2022.

Court interpreters are needed across the state to enable Nebraska’s limited English proficient court users and probation clients to tell their own stories in their own words. Court interpreter certification is an earned professional credential that requires substantial language skills in both...