The National Center for State Courts hosted its most recent convening in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on the role of state courts in effective justice for young people. The event was a collaborative vision of Corey Steel, Nebraska State Court Administrator, and Teri Deal, Principal Court Management...

The Lancaster County DUI Court and Lancaster County Adult Drug Court hosted a joint graduation ceremony and celebration on March 5, 2025. The event commemorated the successful completion of a rigorous program involving comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and...

The Office of Public Guardian gathered April 1 through 3 in Lincoln for All-Staff Training, the first in-person training of 2025. Ongoing training and education are a high priority for the office, a priority supported by the National Guardianship Association Standards of Practice for continuing...

Judge Paul Wess gave the ceremonial oath of office to Clerk Magistrate Ashley Harimon on April 10, 2025. Friends and coworkers gathered to celebrate her new role in the 12th Judicial District for Morrill County Court where Harimon began work as clerk magistrate in early 2025. She takes over for...

PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion was appointed Court of Appeals judge for the Fourth Judicial District of Nebraska on April 11, 2025. According to Gov. Pillen’s office, for more than seven years, Freeman has been a county court judge in the Second Judicial District. Over the past two years, she has...

Supreme Court Electronic Exhibits Working Group, Deputy State Court Administrator Amy Prenda, Judicial Branch IT Program Director Sherri Dennis, IT Applications Analyst Sue Nieto, IT Contract Application Developer Mary Putnam, and IT Contract Developer Nate Liew. This dedicated team worked...

Programs from the Nebraska Judicial Branch were recently featured in 10/11 News’ Digging Deeper into Domestic Violence series. The two-week investigative report explored the challenges of domestic violence and highlighted solutions in Nebraska and beyond. One early segment focused on probation’s...

Twelve participants graduated from the Douglas County Adult Drug Court, on March 19, 2025, marking the program's 128th graduation. Unfortunately, the ceremony was canceled due to a blizzard that afternoon. Graduates are invited to attend the next ceremony in June to celebrate their achievements in...

This April marks a century since the Nebraska Supreme Court first held arguments in its “gilded quarters” within the new Nebraska State Capitol. On April 20, 1925, just a few years after construction on the Capitol began, the state's highest court convened in the new courtroom—a moment documented by...

Media credentials for Nebraska courts expired at the end of March 2025. Journalists who wish to continue participating in media pools or using approved electronic devices in courtrooms must apply for a new credential every two years. The new badge will be valid through March 31, 2027. The...