LINCOLN – Seth J. Felton, C. J. Roberts, Hazell G. Rodriguez, Michelle D. Sabata, David P. Thompson, Elise M. W. White, all of Lincoln; Wendy L. Elston, Seward; Jennifer A. Huxoll, Palmyra; Natalie G. Nelsen, Holdrege; and Mark D. Raffety, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as Separate Juvenile Court Judge in Lancaster County. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Toni Thorson.           

The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Nebraska State Capitol (1445 K Street) in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The Commission will review all applicants for the office at that time.  The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening.

A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judicial-nominating-commission-separate-juvenile-court-lancaster-county.

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.