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    Nebraska’s Engagement in National Adoption Day Exceeds Most States

    National Adoption Day participants

    Nebraska’s Engagement in National Adoption Day Exceeds Most States

    December 20, 2018
    Only Michigan, Texas and Washington engaged in more celebrations than Nebraska, according to the events listed on the NationalAdoptionDay.org events webpage. Nebraska held Adoption Day celebrations in eight communities across the state. Two counties, Lancaster and Lincoln, celebrated on November 3, and events in Omaha, Norfolk, Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney occurred on November 17, the day generally recognized as National Adoption Day. Scottsbluff held their event on December 8, this year...Read more

    Supreme Court Welcomes New State Senators

    Corey Steel addresses senators.

    Supreme Court Welcomes New State Senators

    December 20, 2018
    Nebraska’s newest state senators were welcomed to the Supreme Court Courtroom following their legislative orientation on December 3, 2018. Supreme Court Justices, accompanied by Nebraska State Court Administrator Corey Steel, provided a brief welcome and overview of the judicial branch. Senators were reminded that their local judge would soon be calling to offer a visit to the trial court within their legislative district. Following the overview program inside the courtroom, senators were given...Read more

    November Commencement Ceremonies Held for 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Courts

    November Commencement Ceremonies Held for 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Courts

    November 26, 2018
    The 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court serving Hamilton and Merrick Counties held its graduation ceremony and celebration on November 5, 2018, and the York County 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court held its graduation on November 13, 2018. For Drug Court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability. Drug Court is a minimum 18-month program where participants learn the skills to...Read more

    Nebraska Supreme Court Hosted at Schuyler Central High School for Nov. 2 Arguments

    Schulyer oral arguments

    Nebraska Supreme Court Hosted at Schuyler Central High School for Nov. 2 Arguments

    November 21, 2018
    Students at Schuyler Central High School were invited to ask questions of the Nebraska Supreme Court during a November visit to their school – and they did not hold back. The first student to approach the Court had to set aside his original inquiry regarding TransCanada when he realized the justices couldn’t discuss a pending case. He said that he did not want to go easy on the Court so he asked another question: “I understand you have dealt with a lot of emotional cases, how do you set aside...Read more

    North Platte and Lincoln Celebrate 2018 National Adoption Day Early

    Adoption Day Courtroom

    North Platte and Lincoln Celebrate 2018 National Adoption Day Early

    November 19, 2018
    Lancaster and Lincoln Counties both held events on Saturday, November 3, celebrating National Adoption Day. Lancaster County Juvenile Court participated in their 14th consecutive National Adoption Day celebration, hosted by the Honorable Reggie Ryder, Separate Juvenile Court Judge, Lancaster County. They finalized 37 adoptions at the Lancaster County Justice and Law Enforcement Center in Lincoln and provided refreshments and fun activities, such as balloon artists, face painting, photo booth,...Read more

    Judicial Branch Education Expands Class Capacity

    District court JUSTICE training

    Judicial Branch Education Expands Class Capacity

    November 6, 2018
    Judicial Branch Education recently worked with the Information Technology Division to prepare an additional set of laptop computers to be used for court staff training. In the past, JBE had only eight laptop computers configured to use for JUSTICE Training sessions. They now have the capacity to allow up to 16 participants in each course. With the combination of new laptop computers and reconfigured classroom space, JBE is able to increase the capacity for court staff to attend courses in both...Read more

    Nebraska Court Improvement Project Holds Annual Regional Conferences at Four Locations Across State

    Nebraska Court Improvement Project Holds Annual Regional Conferences at Four Locations Across State

    October 25, 2018
    The Nebraska Court Improvement Project, led by Director Deb VanDyke-Ries, hosted Regional Conferences in Lincoln, Norfolk, Gering, and Lexington this year with the theme “Changing Minds”. The CIP team welcomed over 400 attendees over four days. In Gering, Nebraska, project chair for Nebraska’s “Through the Eyes of the Child” Initiative, Judge Larry Gendler, was interviewed by NBC Nebraska. Watch the coverage: https://www.ksnblocal4.com/scottsbluff/content/news/Through-the-Eyes-of-a-Child-...Read more

    Judicial Leadership Development Begins Third Session

    Judicial Leadership Development Begins Third Session

    October 24, 2018
    The third cohort of the Judicial Leadership Development Program began in October with Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis (Retired from the Colorado Supreme Court) kicking-off the program series. Kourlis is currently the Executive Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) which is a national, independent research center dedicated to facilitating continuous improvement and advancing excellence in the American legal system. The Judicial Leadership Development...Read more

    Waiting List Process for Office of Public Guardian

    Waiting List Process for Office of Public Guardian

    October 23, 2018
    The Office of Public Guardian has initiated a ‘waiting list’ process. Nominations to the Office of Public Guardian and requests to be placed on the waiting list will first be screened by a Court Visitor or will go through the normal Guardian ad Litem reporting process. Placement on the waiting list and filling any openings from the waiting list, will be determined by those who have the greatest need. Greatest need is defined as individuals who truly have no other options and for whom the OPG is...Read more

    Equine Therapy Offered to Veterans Treatment Court

    Equine Therapy Offered to Veterans Treatment Court

    October 23, 2018
    On September 28, 2018, the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court collaborated with the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) to provide a unique event for Veterans Court participants. The event provided hands-on equine training to veterans and team members while learning about the services of HETRA. The Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy veteran’s program is designed to provide participants with opportunities for physical, mental and social improvement. Veterans who attended the...Read more

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