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...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 5/26/2025.

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...

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...

The Colfax-Butler-Saunders Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Corrie, Jason, and Jordan at the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo on April 22, 2025. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were Colfax-Butler-Saunders County Board Members, Probation...

The comment section of the Nebraska Revised Code of Judicial Conduct related to judicial statements on pending and impending cases has been revised and updated. On May 7, 2025, the Nebraska Supreme Court adopted amendments to the comments under Neb. Rev. Code of Judicial Conduct § 5-302.10. One key...

With the spotlight on Problem-Solving Courts in May, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court chose to highlight a recent graduate, Israel Gardea. Israel graduated from the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court in April 2024. Since completing the 18-month program, Israel has remained sober, has a...

Nuckolls County Court officials, including Judge Michael Burns, Clerk Magistrate Diane Wehrman, and Courtroom Clerk Janet Spencer, welcomed fifth-grade students from Lawrence/Nelson and Superior Schools to celebrate Law Day, on May 5, 2025. The students were joined by local legal and law enforcement...

A swearing-in ceremony was held for Aaron Benson, Clerk Magistrate for Nance County Court in the 5th Judicial District. Benson will also serve the district court as an ex officio clerk. He was formally sworn in during a ceremony held on May 13, 2025. The event was hosted by County Court Judge...