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 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...

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...

Chief Justice Mike Heavican delivered his annual State of the Judiciary speech in the Unicameral Legislative Chamber, filled to the balconies with Nebraska students and instructors. The February 21, 2023, morning address was given at the invitation of the Speaker of the Legislature, Senator John...

News reporters will undergo re-credentialing for expanded media access in Nebraska trial courts throughout March. The new badges will have a red stripe on the bottom and expire March 30, 2025. New reporters continue to be asked to complete a rule review before credentials are granted. Credentials...

Awarded to: Shannon Ontiveros, Probation Officer in Hall County Probation The Ladonna Snell Memorial Award recognizes the exemplary performance of a probation officer. The award is presented to officers with a record of exceptional efficiency, superior performance, and dedication beyond standard...

The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) held its 2023 Region IV Winter Regional Training Institute in Omaha on February 5-7, 2023, with over 330 individuals from across Region IV attending. Content included topics relevant to probation, parole, the judiciary, and other facets of...

January welcomed in a new year and 17 newly elected or appointed District Court Clerks across the State of Nebraska. After every election cycle, the Clerk of the District Court Association and Judicial Branch Education collaborate to provide education to the new District Court Clerks. This year the...

Weighted Caseload Reports for Nebraska's district, county, and separate juvenile courts have been uploaded to the Judicial Branch Website. Weighted caseload statistics approximate the number of judges needed to handle the current caseload based upon the calculations of a three-year rolling average...

Nebraska’s trial court youth courtroom soccer poster has been updated and translated into Spanish. The 2023 revision is printable on 11” by 17” paper. The poster compares the court system to a soccer game so that students better understand the “players” in the courtroom. View the posters: Court...