Even as courts across the state are taking precautions to protect staff and court users from unnecessary exposure to COVID-19, Douglas County finds itself with Coronavirus within their legal community. The state's largest courthouse has been following recommended guidelines including restricting...

Below is the Administrative Order signed April 6, 2020, by Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican regarding Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease. Read the Second Order: 4.6.20 - Administrative Order Regarding Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease Read the First Order: 3.12.20 - S-20...

Because the health and safety of all court users and court staff is a priority, the Nebraska Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments through the use of technology for cases listed on the April Call. Nebraska Educational Television will broadcast the Chief Justice from the Courtroom as usual; the...

Over the last several days, the Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court has received requests from a number of individuals and organizations to impose some kind of moratorium on eviction hearings in the Courts and is mindful of the difficulties presented. Eviction hearings in Nebraska are...

During Emergencies, Courts are Essential: The Nebraska Judicial Branch remains committed to public safety and to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals. Crime does not stop during an emergency. Likewise, the need to address child neglect and administer juvenile justice continues, as...

The Clerk of the Nebraska Court of Appeals sent the following notice to attorneys and self-represented litigants who are scheduled to argue before the Court of Appeals during the April 2020 session: The Nebraska Court of Appeals is carefully monitoring the evolving circumstances presented by the...

The Clerk of the Nebraska Supreme Court sent the following notice to attorneys and self-represented litigants who are scheduled to argue before the Supreme Court during the April 2020 session: The Nebraska Supreme Court is carefully monitoring the evolving circumstances presented by the spread of...

Nebraska Consortium of Tribal, State, and Federal meetings to be rescheduled The March 2020 Nebraska court engagement sessions with Native American community members are postponed until further notice. The sessions were originally scheduled on March 23, 2020, in Scottsbluff and March 24, 2020, in...

Below is the Administrative Order signed March 12, 2020, by Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican regarding Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease. Read the Order: Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease Access to justice and Nebraska’s courts is a constitutional priority even in...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: District #11 Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court, in Dawson County, will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration in the Dawson County District Court to honor another successful graduate from the program. The Midwest...