Cindy Cich, Clerk Magistrate in Otoe County Court, has been selected to serve as Cass County Court Clerk Magistrate in Plattsmouth. Cich will begin in Cass County on July 11, 2022, and will continue as clerk magistrate in Otoe County until that position is filled.

“Cindy has been clerk magistrate in Otoe County Court for eight years and brings that knowledge to her court in Cass County. Her experience is invaluable in handling the demanding and complex work of the courts,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly.   

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge, supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances, and court records. Cich is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

Cich will work in the 2nd Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Barb Pousson of Papillion and her replacement in Otoe County. Judges PaTricia Freeman, Todd Hutton, and David Partsch currently preside over the courts and direct the magistrates in the 2nd District. The 2nd District includes Sarpy, Cass, and Otoe Counties.