The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court in Lincoln honored graduates Nathan Baird, Kurt Lilleston, and Jason Lybarger on May 25, 2021, while family, friends, local community members, local veterans, and other participants observed via Zoom and in person. The ceremony marks the completion of an...

The Omaha Bar Association (OBA) awarded the Nebraska Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission with their Robert M. Spire Public Service Award on Friday, April 30, 2021, during their Law Day celebration. The OBA’s Robert M. Spire Public Service Award is named after Bob Spire, an attorney who...

The Office of Public Guardian provides education, training, and support to private guardians and conservators throughout the state of Nebraska. The number of private guardians and/or conservators trained continues to increase each year. From 2016 to 2020, the OPG provided education to an average of...

Court services under the newly-merged positions in Greeley County were emphasized in the story of Lisa Bower of Ord serving as Clerk Magistrate and District Court Ex Officio Clerk beginning February 8, 2021. On May 17th, State Court Administrator Corey Steel and court staff travelled to Greeley...

Supreme Court Rules Appendices: Ch6Art7App2 Continuing Education Compliance Form (Part of Ct. Rules) changed reporting period dates. This is specific to The following flowcharts were originally only available through the self-help pages. They have now been made available directly through the Master...

A swearing-in ceremony for Maria (Mary) Segura-Rodriguez as Clerk Magistrate of the Merrick County Court was held May 5, 2021, in the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City, Nebraska. Judge Stephen Twiss officiated. State Court Administrator Corey Steel gave opening remarks noting that the...

Courthouse Management and Staff Members Receive Law Day Public Service Award Managers of the Douglas County and Sarpy courthouse and their respective staff members were recognized during the Omaha Bar Association’s (OBA) annual Law Day awards ceremony for their continued work to keep the ‘wheels of...

Chief Probation Officer Ashley Griess met with Gage County Officials on May 19 th to present information on Probation and Problem-Solving Courts. Probation District 1 in Beatrice served a total of 1,740 probationers in 2020. District 1 covers 10 Nebraska counties and includes two drug courts. https...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is joined by Nebraska's Statewide Problem-Solving Courts Director Adam Jorgensen to discuss the unique role these courts play in reducing recidivism, and increasing positive outcomes. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app...

Erin Wiesen spent the winter months collecting holiday greetings for Nebraska state wards who have been isolated due to COVID. While still conducting her regular duties with guardian education, publications (including the OPG Annual Report), and social media posting. Although quick to share credit...