Twenty-eight second grade students from Shelby-Rising City Public Schools experienced a unique educational opportunity at the Polk County Courthouse on May 20, 2024. Organized by Polk County Clerk Magistrate Jodie Roberts, the students participated in a mock trial designed to teach them about the...

The Nebraska Examiner recently reported Problem-Solving Court progress through the approval of Legislative Bill 253 and its creation of new veteran justice programs statewide, beginning July 1, 2025. The story outlines the effort of former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, a former senior U.S...

Awarded to: Vickie Prince, Pierce County District Court Vickie is an experienced leader who is always just a phone call or email away whenever anyone needs help. She has twice been honored as Everyday Hero, first in October 2020 as part of the District Court Jury Team and again in December 2021 when...

Nicole Britten, Program Specialist for the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR), presented “Addressing Chronic Absenteeism through Restorative Processes” at the 2024 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Conference, along with Shirley Vargas and Brian Welch with the Nebraska Department of Education...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 5/27/2024.

Fifth-grade students from Superior and Lawrence-Nelson elementary schools experienced a hands-on introduction to the judicial system at the fifth annual Law Day program held at the Nuckolls County Courthouse in Nelson on May 8. The event was sponsored by the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska...

The Douglas County Probation Office participated in a clean-up of Fontenelle Park. With the help of 17 clients and 6 officers, the clean-up crew picked up trash, trimmed trees, and helped beautify the public park located at 4407 Fontenelle Blvd in Omaha. The Douglas County Probation Office organizes...

As an outgrowth of the Chief Justice’s Annual Leadership Conference (held each year in May), Judicial Branch Education sponsors a judicial leadership development program bringing together trial court judges to develop their leadership skills and apply this to serving as project lead on an emerging...

Judge Gregory E. Mize, Senior Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and who has worked with the National Center for State Courts Center for Jury Studies was the keynote speaker for the 2024 meeting of the Chief Justice’s Leadership Conference, held May 10. Judge Mize shared his...

Adult Specialized Populations Officer Jennifer Allen is the embodiment of dedication and selflessness within the District 4 Adult Probation Office. With a high-volume caseload on her plate, she routinely goes above and beyond by volunteering for a myriad of job duties to ensure the smooth operation...