Susan Barnard, Interstate Compact Coordinator for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has been awarded the Southeast Community College Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021. Barnard holds two degrees from Southeast Community College (SCC), an Associate’s Degree in Business (1991) and...

Please click the link below to read the latest order from Chief Justice Heavican, issued in response to the latest Covid-19 news and information: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/Administration/emergency/SC-admin-order-8-9-21.pdf

The Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community and Distinguished Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System awards were established to publicly recognize members of the judiciary for projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within our communities. These...

Justices will resume their seats in the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom beginning August 31, marking the first oral argument of the 2021 fall term. The courtroom has been under construction since April 2020, when the Capitol Commission began Phase 2 of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning...

The Midwest Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Lexington held a graduation ceremony and celebration on August 2, 2021, at the Dawson County District Court. Presiding Midwest Nebraska Problem Solving Court Judge James Doyle hosted the ceremony and delivered the keynote address. For Drug Court graduates...

During the Chief Justice’s recent Summer Tour, Judicial Administrator Barb Pousson worked through the complicated logistics of organizing space for three major events within the Sarpy County Courthouse while monitoring ever-changing COVID protocols. As planning progressed, Barb maintained regular...

Court and Probation offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on 9/6/21. Please contact your local court or probation office for more information.

Diane Wehrman has served the judicial branch and the people of Nuckolls County for many years. In addition to her duties as Nuckolls County Clerk Magistrate, she assists the Clerk of the Nuckolls County District Court through a cooperative agreement. She also assists other courts in the district...

The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has partnered with David Prescott, a highly recognized clinician, speaker, and trainer focusing on understanding, assessing, and treating adult sex offenders and juveniles who sexually harm (JSH). Prescott will be conducting a statewide...

Bob Denton joins Your Nebraska Judicial Branch to discuss the various targeted services Nebraska Probation utilizes to realize the goal of safer communities statewide. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app platforms. Additionally, it is found on the...