Fifth-grade students from Superior and Lawrence-Nelson elementary schools experienced a hands-on introduction to the judicial system at the fifth annual Law Day program held at the Nuckolls County Courthouse in Nelson on May 8. The event was sponsored by the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska...

Awarded to: Vickie Prince, Pierce County District Court Vickie is an experienced leader who is always just a phone call or email away whenever anyone needs help. She has twice been honored as Everyday Hero, first in October 2020 as part of the District Court Jury Team and again in December 2021 when...

Nicole Britten, Program Specialist for the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), presented “Addressing Chronic Absenteeism through Restorative Processes” at the 2024 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Conference, along with Shirley Vargas and Brian Welch with the Nebraska Department of Education...

As an outgrowth of the Chief Justice’s Annual Leadership Conference (held each year in May), Judicial Branch Education sponsors a judicial leadership development program bringing together trial court judges to develop their leadership skills and apply this to serving as project lead on an emerging...

Judge Gregory E. Mize, Senior Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and who has worked with the National Center for State Courts Center for Jury Studies was the keynote speaker for the 2024 meeting of the Chief Justice’s Leadership Conference, held May 10. Judge Mize shared his...

The Douglas County Probation Office participated in a clean-up of Fontenelle Park. With the help of 17 clients and 6 officers, the clean-up crew picked up trash, trimmed trees, and helped beautify the public park located at 4407 Fontenelle Blvd in Omaha. The Douglas County Probation Office organizes...

Adult Specialized Populations Officer Jennifer Allen is the embodiment of dedication and selflessness within the District 4 Adult Probation Office. With a high-volume caseload on her plate, she routinely goes above and beyond by volunteering for a myriad of job duties to ensure the smooth operation...

In honor of Problem-Solving Court Month, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of John Chadek on May 10, 2024, at the Madison County District Courthouse in Madison. Judge James G. Kube presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch had a record-breaking Orientation attendance of 34 individuals in May! It appears that having a remote Orientation and taking it to the people is paying off as demonstrated through the cohort’s diversity: 34 attendees comprised of current and aspiring interpreter...

A Law-Related Educational Activity sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Judicial Branch In celebration of Law Day, Nebraska fifth graders attended 2024 Job Shadowing events sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association in conjunction with organizers from the courts and...