Voluntary guidelines to assure an accused the right to a fair trial in Nebraska and to protect the public’s right to know have been revised and renamed. The revised Nebraska Court Coverage Guidelines for Judges, Attorneys and Journalists were unveiled June 2, 2020, by the Bench Media Committee of...

Gage County Court Clerk Magistrate Vicki Brolhorst submitted her notice of retirement effective July 17, 2020, after beginning work with the Judicial Branch on March 27, 1972. In her notice of retirement, Brolhorst noted that she has enjoyed working for the state court system for the last 48 years...

Katherine Armbruster, records clerk, has been selected to serve as Stanton County Court Clerk Magistrate in Stanton, Nebraska. Armbruster began work as Clerk Magistrate on June 1, 2020. “Katherine has worked with retiring Stanton County Court clerk magistrate Phyllis Cleveland for 13 years, and has...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., to determine whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County due to the retirement of Judge Christopher E. Kelly, effective May 1, 2020. Pursuant to...

As Directed Health Measures begin to ease across the state, Nebraska’s Judicial Branch continues to adapt to the ever-changing climate. In consultation with county commissioners and local legal communities, courts and offices statewide continue to modify operational protocols to accommodate the...

Deanne Uhrmacher, records clerk, has been selected to serve as Butler County Court Clerk Magistrate in David City. Uhrmacher began her work as Clerk Magistrate on May 11, 2020. “This is a difficult time to become a new Clerk Magistrate. While COVID-19 has resulted in an incredible amount of pressure...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: District Six Adult Drug Court, in Washington County, will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration (as allowed by Covid-19 safety guidelines) in the Washington County District Court to honor two successful graduates from...

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 April 21st at 10:00 a...

Stanton County Court Clerk Magistrate Phyllis Cleveland submitted her notice of retirement effective May 31, 2020, after over 47 years of service to the Judicial Branch. “The duties and responsibilities of county court clerk magistrate have grown and changed over the years, and Phyllis has embraced...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch joins the ranks of governmental institutions and legal associations communicating through social media. According to State Court Administrator Corey Steel, “It is important during these times of expanded communication options that our administrative offices are able to...