District Court judge for the 10th Judicial District, Stephen R. Illingworth, is retiring November 30, 2021. In his retirement letter to the Governor, Illingworth wrote, “I especially wish to thank Governor Kay Orr for the appointment and opportunity to serve the citizens of the State of Nebraska and...

On August 9, 2021, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation for four participants at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge Vicky Johnson presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close...

With the celebration of Problem-Solving Court Month, recognition of Probation Week, the production of podcasts, and execution of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour, it’s been a busy summer around the Judicial Branch. The multitude of moving parts that go along with each of these events, are coupled...

“Where Your Money Goes” infographic has been updated with 2021 legislative changes. It is designed to show the disbursement of money paid to the courts through fines and costs. It may help people understand the costs as set by the Legislature. View/print full infographic: WHERE THE TICKET MONEY GOES

The Office of Public Guardian recently provided training on guardianship and conservatorship to two human services organizations, one in Norfolk and one in Grand Island. The training covered the basics of guardianship and conservatorship, including duties to the Court, duties to Wards/Protected...

Nebraska’s own NTV recently highlighted the growing need for interpreter services in the state while highlighting the Judicial Branch’s Language Access Program. The Court’s program enables Nebraska’s limited English proficient court and probation users to tell their own stories in their own words...

Attorney E-Filing Education Through Attorney Services New Supreme Court rules mandate that all attorneys use electronic filing to replace paper pleadings beginning January 1, 2022. Attorney Services will be offering complimentary education for attorneys and their office staff regarding the changes...

Treatment Officer Erin Curran goes above and beyond when working with the youth and families participating in Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court. Curran wanted to encourage youth to become actively involved and engaged in their communities. In April 2021 she started planning for a community garden and...

The Juvenile Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has released the annual Detailed Analysis Report for Fiscal Year 2020. It includes Juvenile Justice data and progress, stories about probation officers making an impact with youth, the annual ART Contest, and new...

A court email scam has surfaced in Southeast Nebraska, notifying individuals of non-existent court dates. In response to the ever-changing number of email and phone scams perpetrated against the public, the Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division created a reporting system for those who receive...