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...

Lancaster County’s Safe and Healthy Families Court’s partnering organizations were awarded a grant by the Woods Charitable Fund to assist in the support and establishment of the state’s first domestic violence-centered child welfare problem-solving court. Spearheaded by Separate Juvenile Court Judge...

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...

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican will hold a proclamation signing ceremony commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Nebraska’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Court of Appeals Courtroom. The ceremony is streamed live from the...

Chief Justice Michael Heavican and the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation cordially invite you to the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement ~ Nebraska (JJSEN) Virtual Kickoff Event held online at noon (Central Time) on June 21, 2021. June 2021 marks the beginning of JJSEN, a statewide...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10 a.m. to determine: Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the Separate Juvenile Court of Sarpy County, due to the retirement of Judge Lawrence D. Gendler effective May 31, 2021. A full...

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be streamed live from the State Capitol out of respect for social...

Judge of the Sarpy County Separate Juvenile Court, Lawrence D. Gendler, is retiring effective May 31, 2021, after over 28 years of service. In his announcement letter to the Governor, Gendler noted that he is beyond grateful for the opportunities provided to him by so many individuals, including...