MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, presiding WHEN: Monday, October 21, 2024 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Boardroom 1210 Golden Gate Drive...

As I near the conclusion of my time as Chief Justice, one of the most expansive initiatives undertaken during my tenure is also nearing completion—the statewide upgrade of trial courtroom technology across Nebraska. In the fall of 2021, following the challenges we faced during the pandemic, our...

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...

Pandora Garcia, has been selected to serve as the Dundy County Court Clerk Magistrate in Benkelman, her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins November 1, 2024. “Ms. Garcia’s extensive knowledge of the court systems in Colorado, Iowa and Wyoming will bring a new viewpoint to the position of Clerk...

LINCOLN – Cassie L. Baldwin, Hastings; Melodie L. Bellamy, Kearney; Sara J. Bockstadter, Kenesaw; Patrick J. Calkins, Alma; Jaclyn N. Daake, Alma; Natalie G. Nelsen-Pacey, Holdrege; Kane M. Ramsey, Kearney; John A. Sauder, Holdrege; and Henry C. Schenker, Hildreth, have submitted applications for...

Nebraska County Court Judge Darryl R. Lowe, 4th Judicial District, announced his resignation effective October 11, 2024. Lowe was appointed to the bench in 1998 and has held several volunteer positions within the Nebraska County Judges Association since appointment. “It has been an honor and a...

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, September...

Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective December 13, 2024, after just over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch. “Deb has been a dedicated member of the judicial system...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 10th Judicial District (consisting of Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties) will hold a public hearing at the Adams County...

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...