County Court Judge Kent D. Turnbull will leave the bench on August 31, 2021. Turnbull has served the citizens of the State of Nebraska in the 11th Judicial District since taking the bench on October 22, 1999. “It has been my distinct privilege to serve in this position for the last twenty-two years...

Judge of the District Court, 9th Judicial District (Grand Island and Kearney) Mark J. Young is retiring September 1, 2021. In his letter to the Governor and the Chief Justice, Young wrote, “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of the Ninth Judicial District as a judge and I wish to thank the...

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican announced Nebraska Probation Week on behalf of the State Judicial Branch with a proclamation signing: Chief Justice Heavican Proclamation Signing Announcement Recognizing the week of July 18-24, 2021, is nationally identified as Pretrial, Probation, and...

Omaha District Court Judge Thomas A. Otepka, is retiring on September 10, 2021. In his letter to the Governor and the Chief Justice, Otepka wrote, “I was sworn in as a Douglas County District Court Judge over eighteen years ago. It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve.” As his legacy...

LINCOLN – Joseph C. Byam, Jonathon D. Crosby, Lisa M. Gonzalez, Sarah M. Moore, Patrick R. Runge, all of Omaha; Katrine M. Herrboldt, Karen S. Nelson, Sarah M. Sutter, Jennifer A. Thompson, all of Papillion, have submitted applications for appointment as Separate Juvenile Court Judge in Sarpy County...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 4 th Judicial District (consisting of Douglas County) will hold a public hearing in the Douglas County District Court, Courtroom #501, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska...

Nebraska’s court system, including probation and administrative offices, will remain open on the observation of Juneteenth (June 18, 2021) due to the number of trials, hearings, testing appointments, and other obligations previously scheduled that day. Employees of the Judicial Branch will observe...

WHAT: Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court, in Lincoln County, will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Lincoln County District Court in North Platte to honor three successful graduates from the adult drug court program. The Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court is an Adult...

WHAT: The Dodge County Drug Court team would like to announce the graduation of a participant. WHO: Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall, Host Judge WHEN: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 3:45 p.m., following Drug Court WHERE: Dodge County Courthouse District Court Room 428 N. Broad Street Fremont, NE WHY: For problem...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Separate Juvenile Court Judge in Sarpy County will hold a public hearing via WebEx at the Sarpy County Court, Courtroom #4, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska, beginning at 10:00 a.m...