Awarded to: John Friend, Douglas County District Court The Marjorie Schaffer Memorial Award recognizes commendable performance by a clerk of a district court. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and...

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The Nebraska Supreme Court held arguments at UNL College of Law on March 2, 2023, where justices heard three cases in the school’s courtroom. The argument session was followed by a question-and-answer session with students focused on the elements of a good brief and effective oral argument. Watch...

Awarded to: Kurt Stevens, Dawson County Probation The Bob Keller Memorial Award recognizes exceptional performance by a probation supervisor. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and mentoring. Kurt Steven...

Nebraska’s quarterly vacancy report prompted a news story in the Nebraska Examiner outlining staff shortages in the Judicial Branch. The article uses Omaha County Court as an example and discusses Branch efforts to recruit employees and compensate employees effectively. Read Nebraska Examiner...

Since the passage of the Dispute Resolution Act in 1991, the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP), through the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), has provided funding, guidance, and oversight to approved mediation centers. These six approved centers provide mediation and...

Papillion-La Vista Senior High School has invited Chief Justice Mike Heavican and the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments at the school on the afternoon of March 29, 2023. The visit marks the first time the Supreme Court has held arguments in Papillion, where Chief Justice Michael Heavican began...

The Sarpy County Adult Court celebrated graduation at the County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the February 6, 2023, ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability for...

Awarded to: Stacey Langmack, Support Staff in Platte County The Jean Miller Memorial Award recognizes exemplary performance by probation support staff with a record of exceptional efficiency, superior performance, and dedication beyond standard expectations. Stacey Langmack arrives at work each day...

The audio-visual courtroom upgrade for trial courts was a featured presentation during the Clerk of the District Court orientation workshop on February 8-10, 2023, in Grand Island. Clerks were given information on the background of the Supreme Court-sponsored project and informed of their role in...