A three-judge sentencing panel has been named for State of Nebraska v. Jason A. Jones, CR 22 000036, in the District Court for Cedar County.

Presiding Judge Brian Meismer requested the Chief Justice appoint two judges as panel members, in accordance with Nebraska statute. The judges, Patrick M. Heng (11^th Judicial District) and Timothy P. Burns (4^th Judicial District) were randomly selected from a statewide list of judges. Meismer will serve as the presiding judge.

Generally, hearings of the three-judge panels occur in the same location as the original trial.

The Chief Justice’s Order for Appointment is attached below.

Statutes governing the death penalty and the three-judge panel, including the Statement of Intent of the legislature, are found at Nebraska Revised Statutes §§ 29-2519 to 29-2524.

News Reporters:

• Information regarding Nebraska’s Three Judge Panel process 
• Court's Order of Appointment