The Nebraska Judicial Electronic Exhibit System (NJEES) application moved into the pilot stage in September. The first court to pilot the application was Judge Stephanie Hansen’s courtroom in Douglas County Court on September 24, 2024. The pilot was a success. Hansen stated, “I think it went...

The Douglas County Probation Office participated in a clean-up of Hanscom Park in Omaha on October 11, 2024, where officers Lindsay McGraw, Sarah Mingus, and Justin Bronson, along with several clients, worked together to pick up trash, trim trees, and beautify the park at 3201 Woolworth Avenue. The...

Tanya Hansen was honored with a certificate of appreciation from Justice Jeff Funke following her final Nebraska Bar Commission meeting in early October. Hansen’s 12-year tenure on the Commission will conclude on October 31, 2024. Over her time serving the legal community, Hansen held numerous...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated Hailey’s graduation on October 16, 2024, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Presiding over the ceremony was Judge Shelly Stratman. Hailey’s graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive program involving comprehensive mental health...

The 3rd Annual Lorelei L. Bartling Memorial Husker Fundraiser Party was recently announced in the Sidney Sun Telegraph. This event, held in Sidney in late October, honors Lorelei L. Bartling, who served as Clerk Magistrate for Cheyenne County Court until her passing on January 11, 2022. Bartling...

On September 28, 2024, several Douglas County Probation Officers participated in the 20 th Annual “Out of Darkness” Walk held at Stinton Park in Omaha. The walk was held to honor and remember those lost to suicide and to show their support for others who are struggling with mental illness. The team...

On October 16, 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court adopted a new Nebraska Juror Qualification Form and amendments to the Supreme Court rules that pertain to the required use of the form. The purpose for revising the juror qualification form and relevant rules is to facilitate the uniform collection of...

Clerk Magistrates from across the state gathered in Kearney from September 18-20, 2024, for their annual Fall Conference. This year’s event brought together around 70 participants, including seven newcomers who started their roles within the past year. The conference featured informative...

At an informal ceremony during the 2024 fall judges meeting, Chief Justice Mike Heavican presented an award of appreciation to Creighton University School of Law Professor G. Michael Fenner. Fenner was recognized for his many years of service on the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Committee on Practice &...

The Nebraska Supreme Court, under Chief Justice Mike Heavican's leadership, sat for the final time on Thursday, October 3, 2024, marking the close of an era. During this historic session, the court heard four oral arguments, concluding the Chief’s distinguished tenure. Heavican, who has served on...