Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court will hold a court argument session at Wahoo High School on November 6, 2024. The school will create a courtroom in the Performing Arts Center for the mid-morning session. Area students interested in the legal field, social work, political science, or higher...

Probation’s AC4E Award has been presented to Marc Kohmetscher, Chief Probation Officer from District 9 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. AC4E Award recipients personify the eight principles of evidence-based practice, four core values of AC4E, and one vision and mission. AC4E...

The Judicial Nominating Commission public hearing for Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court will be livestreamed beginning at 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2024. During the hearing, the Commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of...

The third Thursday of October is recognized as Conflict Resolution Day and the American Bar Association recognizes the third week of October as Mediation Week to promote mediation and the work of neutrals. When you ask someone what is the first thing that comes to mind when you say conflict, it’s...

A Problem-Solving Court graduation was held at the Merrick County Courthouse on September 9, 2024. Judge Rachel A. Daugherty presided. In attendance were Senator Loren Lippincott, Hamilton/Merrick County Board Members, District 5 probation staff, friends, and family. A Problem-Solving Court...

Chief Probation Officer for District 1, Melanie Stormer, showcased her exceptional and multi-talented skill set during the Chief Justice's Summer Tour in August, when the Nebraska Supreme Court visited Southeast Nebraska. Stormer was instrumental in organizing every aspect of the event, from...

Retirement Open House In honor of Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican For 18 Years of service on the Nebraska Supreme Court October 30, 2024 4:00-7:00 PM, Remarks by Dignitaries at 5:00 Nebraska State Capitol 2nd Floor Rotunda Parking is available on the street and in the lot south of the Capitol at S...

On September 4, 2024, the Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated Angelique’s graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony, which marked the successful completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...

On September 10, 2024, the Nebraska Court of Appeals marked Constitution Day with a special session held at Nebraska Wesleyan University. College students and local high schoolers attending the event were reminded that Constitution Day is officially observed on September 17. The Court of Appeals...

Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Morgan Campbell, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator from District 5 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional...