Supreme Court Justices held court arguments in the theatre of Nebraska City High School on November 2, 2022, at the invitation of High School Principal Brian Hoover. Justices, lawyers, and staff visited for arguments to raise awareness of court processes and the importance of civics education in...

The Omaha Office of the Public Guardian ensures that vulnerable adults placed in their care thrive by managing issues such as poor cooperation due to impaired judgment, mental illness, or substance use. The office members pool their resources and ideas, matching individuals with services that best...

Today, the Nebraska Judicial Branch recognizes Guardianship Awareness Month to thank our Nebraska guardians and conservators for their dedication and service. Nebraska guardians are volunteers or professionals, family members, neighbors, attorneys, or individuals from various walks of life. They...

For more than 15 years, justice-involved individuals have had access to a wide array of services to support them in successfully engaging with and completing expectations while involved with the judicial system. The Rehabilitative Services Unit of the Administrative Office of the Courts and...

The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated graduation at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on October 11, 2021. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the ceremony. Also in attendance were Andrew Erickson and Gary Brollier from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, and Dennis Marks and...

Interpreters should not be asked to interpret recordings (i.e., voicemails, jail calls, body cam footage) in the courtroom. Nor should they be asked to sight translate exhibits in the courtroom (i.e., real estate/legal documents, bank statements, prenuptial agreements, etc). If they do, the...

The Douglas County Adult Drug Court celebrated its 118 th Drug Court graduation in Omaha on September 22, 2022, at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center. There were 13 graduates recognized for their successful completion of the program’s stringent requirements, which include sustained abstinence from the...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch is committed to providing access to justice to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. To ensure that all individuals receive a fair and equal opportunity to explain their case and participate in court, the Nebraska Supreme Court created the Court Interpreter...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation in Omaha. For the graduates Josue Galvan-Pineda and Ehtna Lollmann, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Shelly...

The Sarpy County Wellness Court celebrated its first graduation at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on September 16, 2022. Sarpy County Wellness Court serves to stabilize, assist, and reduce the risk of future offenses for a person with mental illness who is facing criminal prosecution. The...