The Lincoln County Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation on March 9, 2023, at the Lincoln County District Court in North Platte. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge...

On March 17, 2023, Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Haylee Svenson and Alfred Ellington at the Madison County Courthouse. Honorable James G. Kube presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment...

The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of John Hansen and Joey Rodriguez on March 1, 2023, at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. Judge Kevin McManaman and Judge John Colborn (ret) presided while family, friends, and local community members...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on March 22, 2023. For the graduate, Marisela Morales-Padilla, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and...

#1- Presiding Judge & Liaison: Jeffrey Gaertig #2- Presiding Judge & Liaison: Tricia Freeman (Sarpy); David Partsch (Cass, Otoe) #3- Presiding Judge & Liaison: Rod Reuter #4- Presiding Judge & Liaison: Derek Vaughn #5- Presiding Judge & Liaison: Lynelle Homolka, or will designate a fellow judge on...

On March 15, Chief Justice Heavican proclaimed the week of March 20-24, 2023 as Trial Court Week, urging Nebraskans to celebrate the important role that local courts and their personnel play in providing access to the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems. Catch up with the proclamation...

Awarded to: Amoreena Brady, Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation Juvenile Services - Lancaster County Recipients of the innovation award are recognized for their contribution of effectiveness, efficiency, or economy of Nebraska Judicial System operations. Amoreena Brady uses her...

The Nebraska Supreme Court recognizes the third week in March as Trial Court Week, a time set aside for Nebraskans to celebrate the important role that local courts and their personnel play in providing access to the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems. Chief Justice Michael Heavican...

Post-release supervision navigators, Neha Saxena, Tammy Kratochvil, Karen Foster, Lorena Gutierrez, and Suzanne Kusy, whose work is guided by § 6-1904, consistently work to bridge the gap of uncertainty for individuals returning to Nebraska communities following periods of incarceration. The...

District Court Judge James Doyle was among three long-time members of the legal profession honored at the Fellows Dinner of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. Doyle received the Bar Foundation’s Legal Pioneer Award on March 4, 2023. The award is presented to a lawyer who has made innovative...