Probation’s Rising Star Award has been presented to Michelle Pfortmiller, Employment Specialist, from District 4A during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. A Rising Star is relatively new to their probation position and exhibits burgeoning leadership qualities and characteristics. Award...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 6/19/2023.

The Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court, Adult Drug Court, located in Dawson County, recently held a graduation ceremony and celebration on June 5, 2023, at the Dawson County District Court in Lexington. This ceremony marked a significant milestone for graduates Rebecca Hinman and Jose Muralles...

On June 6, 2023, the Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Jesse Sharping in David City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Tina Marroquin, honoring the completion of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community...

The 2023 Summer Tour will take the Chief Justice, key court staff, and select judges and justices to the northeastern portion of the state from August 14 to 18. Every summer, the Chief Justice and members of the Court travel outside of Lincoln to meet with judges, court and probation staff, and...

May is Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month and is recognized nationally as Drug Court Month. To commemorate this special occasion, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court Team teamed up with Keep Fremont Beautiful to clean up Fremont State Lake, collecting a total of 44 bags of trash. Similarly, the...

Probation’s Rising Star Award has been presented to Norma Barragan, Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor, out of District 6 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. A Rising Star is relatively new to their probation position and exhibits burgeoning leadership qualities and...

The Douglas County Adult Drug Court organized a Donation Drive in honor of Problem-Solving Court Month. Donation boxes were placed in the Omaha Probation offices to collect supplies for Table Grace Ministries, a local non-profit organization. Table Grace Ministries operates with a unique “pay what...

According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Judge J. Michael Fitzgerald retired on May 31, 2023, after serving 27 years on the bench. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Fitzgerald for his many years of service. Read full media release: Judge Fitzgerald retires after 27...

Judge Ryan Carson of Hall County District Court organized and directed a tour of the VA Medical Center for administration, staff, and judges on the Chief Justice’s 2022 summer tour. Following the facility walkthrough, guests and community members packed the courthouse to discuss problem-solving...