The 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court in York celebrated the graduation of two participants on December 9, 2024. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, joined by York County Board Members, Seward County Board Members, probation staff, family, and friends. The ceremony marked the...

The leadership team of Probation District 4A in Omaha recently donated gently used coats to area shelters to help those in need during the winter months. Clients of District 4A were given first priority, and any remaining coats were donated to a local shelter. Photo L to R: Chief Probation Officer...

March 6, 2025, at the University of Nebraska College of Law & April 2, 2025, at Creighton University School of Law For over 45 years the justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court have traveled to each of Nebraska’s law schools for the purpose of making the Court’s business accessible to students on...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of Max, Jessalyn, and Albert at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on November 27, 2024. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony, which marked the successful completion of an intensive program that included comprehensive...

The Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, is now available online. The report is presented annually to the Legislature during the Chief Justice’s “State of the Judiciary” each January. The report is found in the publications section of the Judicial Branch...

Rubie Gies, a freshman at Gering High School, won the 2024 High School Mock Trial Student News Reporter Contest during the Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Program State Championship at the federal courthouse in Omaha. The winner was announced on December 9 by Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke at...

Effective January 1, 2025, the Nebraska Court Rules of Pleading in Civil Cases, the Nebraska Rules of Discovery in Civil Cases, and Neb. Ct. R. §2-205 governing certificates of service will change following the November 13, 2024, adoption of rule amendments to Neb. Ct. R. Disc. § 6-326 through § 6...

Awarded to: Amanda Cox, Administrative Assistant for Adult Probation in the Administrative Offices of the Courts and Probation Since joining the AOCP in May 2022, Mandie has demonstrated unparalleled dedication, adaptability, and professionalism. Her contributions have been instrumental in improving...

The Nebraska Court of Appeals convened at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney on November 19, 2024, offering a unique educational experience for students in the Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP). The program, a collaboration between the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the...

An expanded glossary of legal terms is now available for use by the public and staff. The single glossary database combines all individual glossaries previously created through publications on the Judicial Branch website. Searching under the “Type” allows the user to narrow the results to those...