The Fifth Judicial District Problem-Solving Court held a graduation ceremony on May 13, 2019 in the York District Courtroom, in York Nebraska. Presiding York District Court Judge James Stecker hosted the ceremony. “Nebraska’s Drug and Problem-Solving Courts have saved thousands of tax dollars, and the individuals served in the courts who have followed the programs have changed their lives and the lives of their loved ones for the better,” according to Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on Problem...Read more

Ms. Christine J. Christopherson, Director of Judicial Branch Education with the Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation in Lincoln, NE, became a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management (ICM) having successfully completed the rigorous requirements of ICM’s Fellows Program. Ms. Christopherson and 12 other court professionals from the United States took part in graduation ceremonies conducted at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Read More: National...Read more

During Probation’s Spring Management meeting May 8-9 in LaVista, sixteen Probation staff received Rising Star and Above and Beyond Awards. The awards were presented by Probation Administrator Deb Minardi along with Probation Deputies Gene Cotter, Jeanne Brandner and Bob Denton. Rising Star Award Winners: Skye Lindgreen, Reentry Court Coordinator, District 9 Amoreena Brady, Juvenile Justice Program Specialist, Administration Anne Power, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, District 11 Renee Faber...Read more

Jonna Jasnoch was sworn-in as Clerk Magistrate of Garden County Court in Oshkosh on April 30, 2019, by County Court Judge Randin Roland. Her position is a combined clerk position where she also serves as ex officio Clerk of the District Court. Jasnoch and fellow Clerk Magistrate Joan Hansen (Deuel County) are the first magistrates responsible for both the county and district courts in the 12th Judicial District. They work under the general direction of County Court Judge Randin Roland and...Read more