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The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on May 13, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the event, joined by Andrew Erickson of the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office and Dennis Marks from the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office...
The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on May 21, 2025. For the graduate, Mia, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability...
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two of its participants, on May 19, 2025, at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn. Judge Richard Smith presided over the ceremony, honoring this significant achievement with family and friends of the graduates. The...
Judges, clerks, and other legal professionals in nine Nebraska counties welcomed fifth graders into their courtrooms and offices as part of an annual Law Day Job Shadowing for 5th Graders program. The event is a cooperative effort between the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Supreme...
The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court commemorated its 90th anniversary with a special event held in Courtroom No. 1 of the court's office on Lincoln Mall. The gathering honored the court’s storied past, recognized the contributions of judges and staff currently serving, and looked ahead to the...
Nebraska City celebrated Law Day 2025 with a program focused on the separation of powers and the foundations of the U.S. government. Fifth graders gathered at the courthouse for a mock trial, history lessons, and presentations from local legal professionals. Retired District Judge Randall Rehmeier...
Three participants graduated from the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court on May 12, 2025, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. This ceremony marks a significant milestone for program graduates with the completion of an intensive program focused...
Michael L. Long of Norfolk was appointed district court judge for the seventh Judicial District of Nebraska on May 14, 2025. According to Gov. Pillen’s office, Long has been a county court judge in the 7th Judicial District since 2013. Before that, he served as county attorney in Antelope County and...
In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 5/26/2025.
The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Lincoln on May 14, 2025. One veteran graduated, surrounded by volunteer military mentors, family members, and fellow participants in the Veterans Treatment Court. Nebraska Air National Guard...