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Anne Palser
January 26, 2023
Awarded to: Anne Palser , Assistant Clerk in Merrick County Court Exemplary performance by non-supervisory county court staff is acknowledged through the Outstanding Court Staff Award. It recognizes those whose accomplishments or suggestions exhibit extraordinary efficiency or superior performance beyond standard expectations. Anne Palser’s dedication to the courts comes with no reservations, and with her guidance the office successfully weathered through the ebbs and flows of reorganization...Read more
January 25, 2023
David City celebrated Problem-Solving Court graduation on January 17, 2023, when Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the Butler County Problem-Solving Court proceeding. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability for the graduates. Pictured are (left to right): Cassandra Nicholas, Judge Tina Marroquin, Shanedlynn Shea, Corrine Hein, Stephanie Aitken, and Tyler Marcie-Landen. Problem-...Read more
January 25, 2023
A Problem-Solving Court graduation was held for Jamon Condreay and Mark Pavlik at the Merrick County Courthouse on January 9, 2023. In attendance were Judge Daugherty who presides over Hamilton-Merrick problem-solving court, county board members, District 5 probation staff, friends, and family. Problem-Solving Coordinator Morgan Campbell stated, “From the moment they started their journey, Jamon and Mark excelled and pushed forward with their head held high. They were determined to successfully...Read more
January 25, 2023
Nebraska District Court Judge Christina M. Marroquin of Wahoo, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on January 12, 2023. Marroquin heard arguments in the consolidated cases of McGill Restoration, Inc. v. Lion Place Condo. Ass’n et al. and Michael Henery, an individual . In these cases, McGill Restoration, Inc. obtained a judgment against Lion Place Condo. Ass’n. in the amount of $38,875.00 and the judgment was affirmed by the Supreme Court at McGill Restoration, Inc. v...Read more
January 25, 2023
The first graduation ceremony for Lancaster County DUI Court (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) was held at the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln under Presiding Judges Darla Ideus and John Colborn. Participants were joined by an overflowing room of family members, employers, and friends who attended to celebrate the accomplishments of the first graduating class. The ceremony began with an introduction from the presiding judges, after which each participant was...Read more
January 25, 2023
After the first courtroom technology upgrades were completed in Cedar County in October, the installation phase of the Nebraska Judicial Branch courtroom technology upgrade project is slowly starting to gather steam. Shared courtrooms in Dixon, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne counties had their new systems installed in November and December 2022, along with one district court and one county court in Madison County. Each courtroom is unique and has presented its own specific challenges. With each...Read more
January 23, 2023
The Judicial Branch Website was heavily used in 2022, resulting in nearly 5.5 million page views in total. While the items and pages noted below aren’t necessarily the newest or biggest items hosted on the site, they are some of the most visited pages. Unsurprisingly, the Judicial Branch main page is at the top of the list as it hosts a slideshow of recent activity, media releases, recent news, appellate court opinions, rule changes, and links to other pages. The next most frequently accessed...Read more
Julie Schuyler
January 19, 2023
Awarded to: Julie Schuyler , Probation Reporting Center Support Staff in Hall County The outstanding customer service award recognizes employees who implement creative and effective programs that improve customer assistance, and provide unfaltering, reliable support Julie Schuyler, Senior Secretary in the District 9 Probation Office, leads with diplomacy and kindness. She treats probation clients with respect and dignity, letting them know they are supported and encouraged. Schuyler is...Read more
Renee Faber
January 12, 2023
Awarded to: Renee Faber , Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation Rehabilitative Services in Lancaster County Commendable performance by an administrative employee in the Nebraska Judicial System is recognized through the Outstanding Administrative Employee Award. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and mentoring. Renee Faber’s role abruptly shifted during her office’s reorganization over...Read more
January 11, 2023
The Nebraska County Court Association elected new executive officers to serve during 2022-2023. Clerk Magistrate officers (pictured left to right) are: President – Laura Tobiassen Vice President – Ashley Siebrandt Treasurer – Jodie Roberts Secretary – Katherine ArmbrusterRead more

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