LINCOLN – David J. A. Bargen, Adams; PaTricia A. Freeman, Papillion; Jeffrey J. Funke and Ryan S. Post, both of Lincoln, have submitted applications for appointment as Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2024. The Commission will interview all applicants for the office at that time.

Members of the public are invited to present testimony for the commission’s consideration in one of two ways:

1. Written testimony provided in advance of the hearing:  Written testimony or other pertinent information may be mailed to the Commission Chair no later than September 27, 2024, at the following address: Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, Nebraska Supreme Court, PO Box 98910, Lincoln, NE 68509 or emailed to kara.nielsen@nejudicial.gov.   
2. Oral testimony offered during the hearing:  Oral testimony may be offered by attending the public hearing in the Supreme Court Courtroom of the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska.

For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730.  For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.