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    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Five, Visit One Reciting the Pledge in Boone County

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    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Five, Visit One Reciting the Pledge in Boone County

    August 19, 2019
    Students from St. Michael’s Catholic School in in Albion greeted justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court with patriotic songs before leading the adults in the Pledge of Allegiance. Judge Rachel Daugherty noted in her opening remarks that not a single day of court was missed in Albion when the spring floods washed out roads leading into town. Judge Stephen Twiss assisted Judge Daugherty in providing a tour of the facilities. Chief Justice Heavican thanked the students and all who came to join the...Read more

    2019 Juvenile Services Art Contest Winners

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    2019 Juvenile Services Art Contest Winners

    August 19, 2019
    We are excited to announce the winners of our Administrative Office of Probation, Juvenile Services Division 4th Annual Art Contest. We had lots of submissions again this year and three winners were chosen. They will receive gift cards, a certificate and ribbon. In addition, the artwork is on display in the Juvenile Administration entry area on 5th floor of the Executive building. All contestants, including the winning artist’s probation officer will receive a thank-you gift. All the pictures...Read more

    Updated Juvenile Services Catalog

    Updated Juvenile Services Catalog

    August 19, 2019
    The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation – Juvenile Services Division, announces the updated Juvenile Services Catalog for 2019. The catalog was created to assist districts and stakeholders in identifying available Nebraska services and programs for youth in the juvenile justice system. The information includes visual maps of the service locations along with associated levels of service. It also includes, by district, the specific Probation-provided services available in each...Read more

    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Three, Visit One - Nebraska Strong in Boyd County

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    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Three, Visit One - Nebraska Strong in Boyd County

    August 16, 2019
    Boyd County Clerk of the District Court Tracy Reiser and Clerk Magistrate Cathy Reiman accepted awards on behalf of their respective courts for maintaining court services throughout the natural disasters afflicting Butte, Nebraska earlier this spring. Resilience Awards were presented to the district and county courts for their dedication to their communities following the 2019 historic floods. Despite the lack of electricity and consumable water, the courts were closed only one and one-half...Read more

    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Four, Visit One in Mullen

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    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day Four, Visit One in Mullen

    August 16, 2019
    Ex-officio Clerk of the District Court Dave Sullivan greeted guests at the Hooker County courthouse in Mullen with Clerk Magistrate Brenda Cochran. Sullivan recognized the spirit of cooperation between court offices which allows for flexibility and efficiency between the county and district courts. Six of the seven Supreme Court justices were in attendance along with Judicial Branch administrative staff. Photo: Dave Sullivan (center) speaks with Chief Justice Heavican (left) and Justices...Read more

    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day One, Visit One at the Jefferson County Courthouse

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    Chief Justice Heavican’s Summer Tour: Day One, Visit One at the Jefferson County Courthouse

    August 15, 2019
    The 2019 Chief Justice’s Summer Tour began with a visit to the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairbury on August 12, 2019. Judge Linda Bauer and her staff welcomed the group following a WebEx appearance by Judge Curt Maschman. Clerk Magistrate Tammie Duensing hosted the group with Clerk of the District Court Shawna Taylor and Chief Probation Officer Jeremy Behrends. County Commissioners discussed their county programming and talked about technology with court members and administrative staff...Read more

    2019 Chief Justice’s Summer Tour: Day Two, Visit One in Loup City

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    2019 Chief Justice’s Summer Tour: Day Two, Visit One in Loup City

    August 15, 2019
    Sherman County Courthouse welcomed the Supreme Court and administrative staff at 9:30 a.m. on August 13, 2019. Clerk Magistrate Janelle Mostek prepared breakfast on the landing of the second floor before taking the group on a tour of the third floor courtroom. The Chief Justice took the opportunity to thank the county commissioners in attendance for their dedication to the court system noting, “County courthouses are often the pride of their community and this county is no exception. The Court...Read more

    Supreme Court's Fall CLE - Save the Date

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    Supreme Court's Fall CLE - Save the Date

    August 5, 2019
    Tuesday, October 8, 2019 – Save this date on your calendar for the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services Division Fall CLE Program. The program will be held at the Embassy Suite-La Vista Conference Center beginning at 1 pm and will include at least one hour of professional responsibility/ethics credit. Agenda items include: attorney ethics & Bitcoin usage, the Family First Act impact on juvenile court practice, a probation update, overview of self-represented litigant resources and court...Read more

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at Concordia University September 10, 2019

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    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at Concordia University September 10, 2019

    August 5, 2019
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will convene on the campus of Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska on September 10. The Court of Appeals will divide into its customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. at the Thom Leadership Education Center Auditorium (212 College Avenue). “As a Nebraska university, we are honored to have the Nebraska Court of Appeals on campus,” said Concordia President Brian Friedrich. “...Read more

    County Judges Summer Conference – June 2019

    County Judges Summer Conference – June 2019

    July 29, 2019
    County Judges from across the State of Nebraska gathered for a three-day County Judges Annual Conference in late June. The first day of the conference, Nathan Clark presented on civil law updates. Judge John Rademacher gave criminal law updates, and Judge Frank Skorupa spoke about recent legislative bills. Judge Donna Taylor & Staff Attorney, Mark Grimes presented an overview on the Rule on Exhibits which included common law and first amendment right of access. The day ended with Judge...Read more

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