Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation Operations Division Deputy Administrator Gene Cotter received the American Probation and Parole Associations' Member of the Year Award for 2021. The award, given at the 46th Annual Training Institute in August, acknowledges Cotter's significant...

July 2021 Form Additions and Revisions County Court and District Court: The following forms were made global to allow the header to change by case type. CC 3:27, Motion (Generic). CC 3:28, Affidavit (Generic). District Court: The new self-help module for Enforcement of Alimony/Property Settlement...

District Court judge for the 10th Judicial District, Stephen R. Illingworth, is retiring November 30, 2021. In his retirement letter to the Governor, Illingworth wrote, “I especially wish to thank Governor Kay Orr for the appointment and opportunity to serve the citizens of the State of Nebraska and...

With the celebration of Problem-Solving Court Month, recognition of Probation Week, the production of podcasts, and execution of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour, it’s been a busy summer around the Judicial Branch. The multitude of moving parts that go along with each of these events, are coupled...

On August 9, 2021, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation for four participants at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge Vicky Johnson presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close...

“Where Your Money Goes” infographic has been updated with 2021 legislative changes. It is designed to show the disbursement of money paid to the courts through fines and costs. It may help people understand the costs as set by the Legislature. View/print full infographic: WHERE THE TICKET MONEY GOES

The Office of Public Guardian recently provided training on guardianship and conservatorship to two human services organizations, one in Norfolk and one in Grand Island. The training covered the basics of guardianship and conservatorship, including duties to the Court, duties to Wards/Protected...

Attorney E-Filing Education Through Attorney Services New Supreme Court rules mandate that all attorneys use electronic filing to replace paper pleadings beginning January 1, 2022. Attorney Services will be offering complimentary education for attorneys and their office staff regarding the changes...

Nebraska’s own NTV recently highlighted the growing need for interpreter services in the state while highlighting the Judicial Branch’s Language Access Program. The Court’s program enables Nebraska’s limited English proficient court and probation users to tell their own stories in their own words...

Treatment Officer Erin Curran goes above and beyond when working with the youth and families participating in Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court. Curran wanted to encourage youth to become actively involved and engaged in their communities. In April 2021 she started planning for a community garden and...