Media Releases
LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Omaha; Francis W. Barron III, Arlington; Patrick M. Lee, Kearney; Mark D. Raffety, Omaha; Timothy M. Schulz, Fremont; Desirae M. Solomon, Omaha; and Christina L. Thornton, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the 6th Judicial District...
Chief Justice Mike Heavican will give his annual State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in the Legislative Chamber. Nebraska Educational Television will air the speech on NET2 as part of its regular legislative coverage which can be viewed online...
A three-judge sentencing panel for State of Nebraska v. Aubrey Trial, CR 18-37, in the District Court for Saline County has been named. Presiding Judge Vicky Johnson requested the Chief Justice appoint two judges as panel members, in accordance with Nebraska statute. The judges, Julie D. Smith and...
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey J. Funke, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 6th Judicial District (consisting of Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Thurston and Washington Counties) will hold a public hearing in the Washington County Courthouse, 1555...
The Nebraska Supreme Court has set its 2020 winter and spring calendar of traveling arguments. Travel sessions are scheduled: February 6, 2020: University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln March 5, 2020: Creighton University School of Law followed by Omaha Northwest High School – National...
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jonathan J. Papik, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Separate Juvenile Court Judge in Lancaster County will hold a public hearing in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Nebraska State Capitol (1445 K Street) in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p...
The Douglas County District Court Adult Drug Court is pleased to announce its 107th Commencement Ceremony for participants in the Adult Drug Court. The ceremony is on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in the Legislative Chamber (LC-4) of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street...
On December 10, 2019, at 1 p.m., central time, the Judicial Resources Commission will meet to take up the following matters: 1. The Judicial Resources Commission will hold its annual meeting pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1205 to determine whether (1) a new judgeship is appropriate in any judicial...
Douglas County will celebrate their 20th consecutive year participating in National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Douglas-Omaha Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183. The event begins with a guest speaker at the 8:30 a.m. press...
Shelton Nebraska will celebrate National Adoption Day on Saturday, November. The event is hosted by Judge Al Corey and celebrates approximately 60 adoptions that occurred over the past year in in the Central Service Area. It will include carnival-themed entertainment and activities for children and...