The Nebraska Supreme Court's Research and Data Team has received the 2024 Reporting Excellence Award from the National Center for State Courts. This prestigious honor, signed by Chair of the Court Statistics Committee Thomas Boyd and Director of the Court Statistics Project Nicole Waters, highlights...

Awarded to: Zaira Lopez, Colfax County Court Records Clerk. Zaira Lopez's exceptional problem-solving skills and dedication to team-based collaboration were noted as her outstanding qualities. Additionally, her bilingual abilities have become invaluable in Nebraska's increasingly diverse communities...

The Lancaster County DUI Court and Lancaster County Adult Drug Court hosted a joint graduation ceremony and celebration on December 5, 2024. The event commemorated the successful completion of a rigorous program involving comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision...

On December 18, 2024, the Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated Chevy’s graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Shelly Stratman. Chevy’s graduation signifies the successful completion of an intensive program that combines comprehensive...

Judge Larry F. Fugit, former county court judge in the 2nd Judicial District (Cass, Otoe, Sarpy counties), died on December 21, 2024. Fugit took the bench in 1993 and retired in 2005 after 12 years on the bench. There is no obituary or funeral service. San Benito Funeral Home: https://www...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 1/1/2025.

Awarded to: Cassandra Buckley, Secretary in the District 11 Probation Office, Lexington Reporting Center Cassie has been an exemplary member of the Reporting Center team for three years, balancing her probation role with her commitment as an active member of the US Air Force Reserves. Throughout her...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 12/25/2024.

Lancaster County’s “Warrant Wipeout” program was highlighted on local news Channel 10/11 (KOLN) ahead of its scheduled event. This initiative, aimed at alleviating the stress of misdemeanor warrants during the holidays, includes the addition of Spanish language interpreters, emphasizing inclusivity...

The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated its graduation on December 5, 2024, at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center in Omaha. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, local community members, and veterans. Judge Horacio Wheelock, who presides over the Veterans Treatment Court, led the...