Justices will resume their seats in the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom beginning August 31, marking the first oral argument of the 2021 fall term. The courtroom has been under construction since April 2020, when the Capitol Commission began Phase 2 of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning...

The Midwest Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Lexington held a graduation ceremony and celebration on August 2, 2021, at the Dawson County District Court. Presiding Midwest Nebraska Problem Solving Court Judge James Doyle hosted the ceremony and delivered the keynote address. For Drug Court graduates...

During the Chief Justice’s recent Summer Tour, Judicial Administrator Barb Pousson worked through the complicated logistics of organizing space for three major events within the Sarpy County Courthouse while monitoring ever-changing COVID protocols. As planning progressed, Barb maintained regular...

Court and Probation offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on 9/6/21. Please contact your local court or probation office for more information.

Diane Wehrman has served the judicial branch and the people of Nuckolls County for many years. In addition to her duties as Nuckolls County Clerk Magistrate, she assists the Clerk of the Nuckolls County District Court through a cooperative agreement. She also assists other courts in the district...

The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has partnered with David Prescott, a highly recognized clinician, speaker, and trainer focusing on understanding, assessing, and treating adult sex offenders and juveniles who sexually harm (JSH). Prescott will be conducting a statewide...

Bob Denton joins Your Nebraska Judicial Branch to discuss the various targeted services Nebraska Probation utilizes to realize the goal of safer communities statewide. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app platforms. Additionally, it is found on the...

Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court were greeted with a courthouse tour and breakfast open house honoring new Judge Jeffrey Gaertig during their June 30, 2021, Summer Tour stop in Tecumseh. In the main courtroom, County Judge Curtis Maschman and District Judge Rick Schreiner welcomed judges...

In honor of Probation Week in Nebraska, a salute to the dedicated officers and staff who strive for one less crime, one less victim, and one step closer to safer communities. Watch now.

Duties of Nebraska court reporters became more complex during the Pandemic, but Omaha’s team of court reporters remained cheerful and innovative as they adapted. Embracing new remote technologies, they were instrumental in problem-solving COVID adaptions, such as the receipt of exhibits during...