Ralene Cheng, CGFM, MBA, MPA, Director of the Finance Division for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation, has been invited by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) to contribute her expertise to a national initiative. From November 12-14, 2024, Cheng will join a select...

According to an announcement from the United States District Court, Honorable Ryan C. Carson, Judge of the Buffalo County District Court, has been selected as a magistrate judge. On November 1, 2024, he will take the federal bench and fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Susan M...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 9/2/2024.

Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Sarah Gorsett, Juvenile Supervisor, from District 6 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership qualities...

The Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP), in partnership with the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition (NICWC) is proud to release our Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) education series, available on the Judicial Branch Education learning platform (for Branch employees) and on the Nebraska CIP...

The Nebraska Supreme Court is considering amendments to Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1453. The rule provides the process for binding over to the district court preliminary hearings in felony cases that were heard in the county court and the process for requesting a “transcript of testimony.” The proposed...

During the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour, the Nebraska Supreme Court visited Doane University to strengthen its partnership with the school, focusing on training students to become probation officers. Through a collaborative new program, students will be able to earn academic credits for completing a...

The grand finale of the 2024 Chief Justice’s summer tour took place in Lancaster County, featuring tours and discussion of new and improved programming. The morning consisted of probation office tours and a review of services led by Chief Probation Officers Jeff Curry and Bev Hoagland. At midday...

The Judicial Nominating Commission for Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court will livestream the public hearing for candidates. The judicial vacancy is due to the retirement of Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican. Proceedings will begin at 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2024. Watch Live: Nebraska...

Justice Stephanie Stacy and attorney Shaylene Smith highlight the state's cutting-edge courtroom technology upgrades designed to assist individuals with hearing loss. Attorney Shaylene Smith of Crete, NE, addressed members of the Supreme Court, administrative staff, plus area judges and attorneys...