Chief Probation Officer for District 1, Melanie Stormer, showcased her exceptional and multi-talented skill set during the Chief Justice's Summer Tour in August, when the Nebraska Supreme Court visited Southeast Nebraska. Stormer was instrumental in organizing every aspect of the event, from...

Retirement Open House In honor of Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican For 18 Years of service on the Nebraska Supreme Court October 30, 2024 4:00-7:00 PM, Remarks by Dignitaries at 5:00 Nebraska State Capitol 2nd Floor Rotunda Parking is available on the street and in the lot south of the Capitol at S...

On September 4, 2024, the Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated Angelique’s graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony, which marked the successful completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...

On September 10, 2024, the Nebraska Court of Appeals marked Constitution Day with a special session held at Nebraska Wesleyan University. College students and local high schoolers attending the event were reminded that Constitution Day is officially observed on September 17. The Court of Appeals...

Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Morgan Campbell, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator from District 5 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional...

Ralene Cheng, CGFM, MBA, MPA, Director of the Finance Division for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation, has been invited by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) to contribute her expertise to a national initiative. From November 12-14, 2024, Cheng will join a select...

According to an announcement from the United States District Court, Honorable Ryan C. Carson, Judge of the Buffalo County District Court, has been selected as a magistrate judge. On November 1, 2024, he will take the federal bench and fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Susan M...

Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Sarah Gorsett, Juvenile Supervisor, from District 6 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership qualities...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 9/2/2024.

The Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP), in partnership with the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition (NICWC) is proud to release our Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) education series, available on the Judicial Branch Education learning platform (for Branch employees) and on the Nebraska CIP...