Douglas County Juvenile Probation Officer James Bankhead regularly demonstrates his dedication to his young clients. Recently, on his own time, he visited a probationer on the anniversary of the violent death of his brother. Bankhead visited with his client and his mother bearing flowers and cookies...

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 Chief Justice Michael Heavican announced August 14, 2023, as the day the Judicial Branch has set aside to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Language Access in the Courts across the state. Heavican declared the anniversary during a proclamation signing ceremony in the District Court at the...

A court-related scam has surfaced in central Nebraska, notifying individuals of non-existent court fine/fee balances. In response to the ever-changing number of email and phone scams perpetrated against the public, the Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division created a reporting system for those...

Clerk Magistrate Laura Reynoldson coordinates the Holt County Court’s Law Day Celebration with assistance from Court Reporter Kami Hooey. They both were presented with Law Day Job Shadowing Certificates of Appreciation by Chief Justice Heavican and Nebraska State Bar Foundation President Steve...

Probation’s AC4E Award has been presented to the AC4E team: Shane Stutzman, Sara Quiroz, Eric Maly (Administrative Office), Melanie Berry (District 2), and Julia Evers (District 4J). AC4E Award recipients personify the eight principles of evidence-based practice, four core values of AC4E, and one...

A Problem-Solving Court graduation took place at the Merrick County Courthouse on July 3, 2023, in honor of Daniel Fenster. Presided over by Judge Rachel Daugherty, the ceremony was attended by county board members, District 5 probation staff, friends, and family. During the event, Fenster expressed...

Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court (PSC) is excited to share the incredible success story of Cynthia Canann, a former participant in the Midwest Nebraska PSC in North Platte. Canann embarked on a remarkable journey and has now transitioned to the role of Curator at the Salvation Army Thrift...

On July 14, 2023, Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Ronald Mandl at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James G. Kube presided. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive behavioral health treatment...

Robin Cobaugh, Clerk Magistrate Keith County Court in the 11th Judicial District, held a formal swearing-in ceremony on July 24, 2023, hosted by County Judge Edward Steenburg. Cobaugh replaced Clerk Magistrate Lori Hill, who served the area as clerk magistrate for the previous twenty years. Cobaugh...