Robin Cobaugh, Clerk Magistrate Keith County Court in the 11th Judicial District, held a formal swearing-in ceremony on July 24, 2023, hosted by County Judge Edward Steenburg. Cobaugh replaced Clerk Magistrate Lori Hill, who served the area as clerk magistrate for the previous twenty years. Cobaugh...

On June 26, 2023, North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated graduation at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. Honorable Kale Burdick presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community...

Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court (PSC) is excited to share the incredible success story of Cynthia Canann, a former participant in the Midwest Nebraska PSC in North Platte. Canann embarked on a remarkable journey and has now transitioned to the role of Curator at the Salvation Army Thrift...

The Wayne County Clerk of the District Court, Deb Allemann-Dannelly, will retire on September 8, 2023, concluding over 20 years of dedicated service with the district court. She was elected in November 2002 and assumed office in January 2003, maintaining the position throughout her tenure. Known for...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back with two episodes celebrating Probation Week 2023. James Schulte joins us after speaking at the Proclamation and dives into his story about how probation as a youth shaped him into the officer he is today. Next, Stacy Strohmeyer and Danelle Reed share their...

The statewide courtroom audio-visual system upgrade project is making excellent progress, completing three new courtrooms every week. About half of the 205 designated courtrooms have already received the new systems, and the installation schedule is fully booked until the end of the year. The...

The Court recognizes that building rapport with probationers is essential for achieving success. Probation Officer Derek Faller consistently embraces this principle, evident in his work. A recent demonstration of Faller's exceptional level of engagement with the individuals under his supervision...

Melanie Stormer, new Chief Probation Officer for District 1, was sworn-in Tuesday, July 19, 2023, in the Saline County District Courtroom by District Judge Julie Smith. Stormer has over 20 years of prior experience, including service as a Chief Probation Officer of a rural jurisdiction, probation...

As part of the Nebraska Juvenile Restorative Justice and Family Intervention Initiative, a booklet was developed for referral sources to provide to youth, their families, and victims that may be interested in restorative justice and want additional information. The booklet outlines the initiative's...

The State Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 16 to July 22, 2023, an event that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within the state's legal framework. Chief Justice Michael Heavican officially declared the week, urging all citizens, especially those in the...