The appellate courts are carefully monitoring the evolving circumstances presented by the spread of the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease.  Because of this situation, in person oral arguments for the May Call have been suspended to limit exposure to the public and persons at higher risk of developing COVID-19 illness.

Counsel and self-represented litigants are reminded that:

1. Any party, pursuant to Neb. Ct. R. App. P. § 2-111(B)(6), may elect to waive oral argument and submit the case only on briefs, unless otherwise directed by the court.
2. The Supreme Court or Court of Appeals may, pursuant to Neb. Ct. R. App. P.§  2-111(B)(1)(a), order submission of any case without oral argument. In the event such order is entered, any party may file a motion requesting oral argument pursuant to the procedure in § 2-111(B)(1)(b).

If a case proceeds to argument, parties may be asked to participate using available technology.  Participants will need to have a landline telephone or cellphone to participate telephonically. Video technology may require a smartphone, tablet or computer to connect and appropriate internet bandwidth to participate.  Complete instructions will be provided ahead of time.

Parties may be asked to participate in testing video technology prior to oral arguments. Participants will be separately contacted by the Clerk’s Office.  

Oral arguments in the courtroom or alternative locations will resume as soon as practicable as recommended by the CDC and local health departments.