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    Courts and Offices of the Nebraska Judicial Branch Closed on September 6, 2021

    Labor Day Announcement

    Courts and Offices of the Nebraska Judicial Branch Closed on September 6, 2021

    July 30, 2021
    Court and Probation offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on 9/6/21. Please contact your local court or probation office for more information.Read more

    Seven Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

    Seven Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District

    July 28, 2021
    LINCOLN – Makayla S. Danner, Grant A. Forsberg, Anthony W. Liakos, Jeffrey J. Lux, Korey T. Taylor, Jeffrey P. Welch, all of Omaha, and Molly B. Keane, Elkhorn, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 4th Judicial District (Douglas County). The vacancy was created by amendments to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-301.02 (Cum. Supp. 2020) establishing a seventeenth district court judge effective July 1, 2021. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy is Omaha,...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Diane Wehrman Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Diane Wehrman Honored

    July 27, 2021
    Diane Wehrman has served the judicial branch and the people of Nuckolls County for many years. In addition to her duties as Nuckolls County Clerk Magistrate, she assists the Clerk of the Nuckolls County District Court through a cooperative agreement. She also assists other courts in the district whenever needed and is always willing to go above and beyond her job duties. Wehrman has served as a County Court Information Specialist throughout the Pandemic, providing answers to questions over the...Read more

    Probation Teams Up with Expert on Juveniles who Sexually Harm

    Probation Teams Up with Expert on Juveniles who Sexually Harm

    July 27, 2021
    The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has partnered with David Prescott, a highly recognized clinician, speaker, and trainer focusing on understanding, assessing, and treating adult sex offenders and juveniles who sexually harm (JSH). Prescott will be conducting a statewide assessment of juvenile probation’s approach to supervising and providing treatment services for JSH. This assessment involves interviews of probation staff, service providers, and potentially other...Read more

    Listen Now: New Podcast on Probation Programs & Services

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    Listen Now: New Podcast on Probation Programs & Services

    July 23, 2021
    Bob Denton joins Your Nebraska Judicial Branch to discuss the various targeted services Nebraska Probation utilizes to realize the goal of safer communities statewide. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app platforms. Additionally, it is found on the web at: https://nejudicial.buzzsprout.com/ .Read more

    Welcome Open House and Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Visiting Justices in Tecumseh

    Welcome Open House and Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Visiting Justices in Tecumseh

    July 19, 2021
    Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court were greeted with a courthouse tour and breakfast open house honoring new Judge Jeffrey Gaertig during their June 30, 2021, Summer Tour stop in Tecumseh. In the main courtroom, County Judge Curtis Maschman and District Judge Rick Schreiner welcomed judges, justices, administrators and area attorneys to the courthouse. They introduced Gaertig to the gathered group, noting that he is excited for the opportunity to serve the people of Johnson County...Read more

    Watch Now: The Power of Probation

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    Watch Now: The Power of Probation

    July 19, 2021
    In honor of Probation Week in Nebraska, a salute to the dedicated officers and staff who strive for one less crime, one less victim, and one step closer to safer communities. Watch now .Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Douglas County Court Reporters Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Douglas County Court Reporters Honored

    July 19, 2021
    Duties of Nebraska court reporters became more complex during the Pandemic, but Omaha’s team of court reporters remained cheerful and innovative as they adapted. Embracing new remote technologies, they were instrumental in problem-solving COVID adaptions, such as the receipt of exhibits during virtual proceedings. Whether it was virtual or in person, the inherent perfectionist nature of the court reporters ensured that while weathering a myriad of changes, their recordings were absolutely...Read more

    Listen Now: Celebrate Probation Week with Success Story Latasha Ramirez

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    Listen Now: Celebrate Probation Week with Success Story Latasha Ramirez

    July 18, 2021
    Join us in celebrating Probation Week 2021 with our first remote interview with Latasha Ramirez. She shares her story of the transformative power of probation, helping her reclaim a life derailed by the influence of drugs. Back on track now, she is re-engaged with her family and community. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app platforms. Additionally, it is found on the web at: https://nejudicial.buzzsprout.com/ .Read more

    Sarpy County Summer Tour Stop Includes Multiple Locations Culminating in an Anniversary Celebration

    Sarpy County Summer Tour Stop Includes Multiple Locations Culminating in an Anniversary Celebration

    July 15, 2021
    The Sarpy County stop on the Chief Justice’s 2021 Summer Tour included a wide range of activities beginning with probation offices, and ending with a celebration honoring the 10th anniversary of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in Nebraska. Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court visited the Sarpy County Courthouse and surrounding offices on June 29, 2021. Judge Stefanie Martinez kicked off the event with a presentation of recent activities of the new Wellness Court. Court of...Read more

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