Nebraska District Judges Association

Nebraska District Judges Association

Origin/Authorization: Nebraska Revised Statute § 29-2248

Standing committee on nominations for officers of the association, which committee shall consist of three members comprised of the immediate three past presidents of the association who are active members, who shall name and nominate at least one candidate for the offices of president, president-elect, and secretary-treasurer, whose names shall be submitted to the association at its fall meeting.

NamePositionTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Jodi L. NelsonPresident10/01/202410/01/2023
Hon.  Timothy P. BurnsVice President10/01/202410/01/2023
Hon. James C. SteckerSecretary/Treasurer10/01/202410/01/2023
Hon. Leigh Ann RetelsdorfExecutive Committee10/01/202510/01/2022
Hon. Travis P. O'GormanExecutive Committee10/01/202610/01/2023

Bench Book Committee

To provide for the updating of the Nebraska Bench Book through systematic revisions.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Rick A. Schreiner, Chair20232022
Hon. Tressa M. Alioth20232022
Hon. Todd O. Engleman20232022
Hon. Jodi L. Nelson20232022
Hon. Michael A. Smith20232022
Hon. LeAnne M. Srb20232022
Hon. Derek C. Weimer20232022

Child Support Guidelines Committee

To recommend changes or additions to the Supreme Court of the Nebraska Supreme Court Guidelines in cooperation with the State Court Administrator.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Karin L. Noakes, Chair20232022
Hon. Timothy P. Burns20232022
Hon. J Russell Derr20232022
Hon. James E. Doyle IV20232022
Hon. Terri S. Harder20232022
Hon. Patrick M. Lee20232022
Hon. Christina M. Marroquin20232022
Hon. Andrea Miller20232022
Hon. James C. Stecker20232022
Hon. Susan I. Strong20232022

Court Reporters Committee

To work with the Supreme Court, Court Administrator and Court Reporters' Association in regard to concerns of official court reporters and their judges relative to court reporters' rules, legislation and all other matters of mutual interest.

Name Term Expires Appointment Date
Hon. Derek C. Weimer, Chair 2023 2022
Hon. Jason M. Bergevin 2023 2022
Hon. J. Michael Coffey 2023 2022
Hon. Leo P. Dobrovolny 2023 2022
Hon. Darla S. Ideus 2023 2022
Hon. James G. Kube 2023 2022
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez 2023 2022
Hon.  Bryan C. Meismer 2023 2022
Hon. Karin L. Noakes 2023 2022
Hon. John E. Samson 2023 2022
Hon. Shelly Stratman 2023 2022

Governmental and Public Relations Committee

To work with judges of other courts, and the Executive and Legislative branches of government on judicial matters; to cooperate with the Bar Association and Bar Foundation on High School Mock Trial, Bench/Bar conferences, and similar endeavors; to be in contact with the Clerks of the District Courts Association on their concerns; and to inform the public and receive input from the public on the judicial system.

Name Term Expires Appointment Date
Hon. Mark D. Kozisek, Chair 2023 2022
Hon. Ryan C. Carson 2023 2022
Hon. Kimberly Miller Pankonin

2023

2022
Hon. Todd O. Engleman 2023 2022
Hon. Marlon A. Polk 2023 2022
Hon. Lori A. Maret 2023 2022
Hon. Bryan C. Meismer 2023 2022
Hon. George A. Thompson 2023 2022

Judicial Education Committee

The Judicial Education Committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing the educational programs at association meetings. In performance of these duties, it shall be the committee's responsibility to determine if the educational programs should be held in conjunction with other judicial organizations and the committee shall work with the State Court Administrator's Office to provide for new judge orientation and the distribution of publications to association members.

The committee shall have a chairperson who shall be appointed by the president of the association. The chairperson shall serve for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The president shall also appoint a vice-chairperson for the committee. The vice- chairperson shall be responsible for the in-state new judges orientation program. The vice- chairperson shall serve for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The chairperson and the association president shall be responsible for selecting a sufficient number of other committee members to insure that the responsibilities of the committee are fulfilled.

 

Name Term Expires Appointment Date
Hon. Rachel A. Daugherty, Co-Chair  2023 2022
Hon. Tina M. Marroquin, Co-Chair 2023 2022
Hon. Nathan Cox 2023 2022
Hon. Morgan R. Farquhar 2023 2022
Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall 2023 2022
Hon. Mark Johnson 2023 2022
Hon. Molly B. Keane 2023 2022
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez 2023 2022
Hon. Andrea D. Miller 2023 2022

Hon. Michael E. Piccolo

2023 2022

Hon. Julie D. Smith

2023 2022
Hon. Derek C. Weimer 2023

2022

     
Kelli Wood - Staff, Judicial Branch Education

Legislative Committee

Name Term Expires Appointment Date
Hon. Ryan S. Post, Chair 2023 2022
Hon. Jeffrey J. Lux, Co-Vice Chair 2023 2022
Hon.  Stefanie A. Martinez, Co-Vice Chair 2023 2022
Hon. Tressa M. Alioth 2023 2022
Hon. Katie L. Benson 2023 2022
Hon. James E. Doyle IV 2023 2022
Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall 2023 2022
Hon. Terri S. Harder 2023 2022
Hon. James M. Masteller 2023 2022

Hon. Leigh Ann Retelsdorf

2023 2022
Hon. Horacio J. Wheelock 2023 2022

Pension and Salary Committee

To seek legislation in cooperation with the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Separate Juvenile Courts, Workers' Compensation Court, and the County Judges Association for fair compensation and retirement benefits for all judges. This committee shall work with the Legislative Committee to obtain these ends.

Name Term Expires Appointment Date

Hon.Michael A. Smith, Chair

2023 2022

Hon. J Russell Derr

2023

2022
Hon. Duane C. Dougherty 2023 2022
Hon. Andrew R. Jacobsen 2023 2022

Kevin R. McManaman

2023 2022

Problem-Solving Court Committee

Name Term Expires Appointment Date
Hon. Ryan Carson, Chair 2023

2022

Hon. David J.A. Bargen 2023 2022
Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall 2023 2022
Hon. Andrea Miller 2023 2022
Hon. James G. Kube 2023 2022
Hon. James C. Stecker 2023 2022
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez 2023 2022
Hon. Jodi L. Nelson 2023 2022
Hon. Leigh Ann Retelsdorf 2023 2022
Hon. Karin L. Noakes 2023 2022
Hon. Morgan R. Farquhar 2023 2022
Hon. Michael E. Piccolo 2023 2022