The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court’s December 20, 2021, graduation served as the final problem-solving court event for Presiding Judge Vicky Johnson, who retires January 31, 2022. During Johnson’s graduation remarks, she noted that that her experience with Drug Court has been the most rewarding...

In observance of MLK Jr. Day, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 1/17/2022.

Awarded to: Linda Veerhusen, Administrative Assistant, Operations Division The Jean Miller Memorial Award recognizes exemplary performance by probation support staff with a record of exceptional efficiency, superior performance, and dedication beyond standard expectations. Linda Veerhusen’s positive...

Lorelei L. Bartling, Clerk Magistrate for Cheyenne County Court, died January 11, 2022. She served as Clerk Magistrate from July 1, 2010, until her death. Bartling began her career with the judicial branch in 2006 as a records clerk in Cheyenne County Court. Joan Hansen of Deuel County will assume...

Awarded to: RayLynn Coble, Assistant Clerk, District 8 - Custer County Exemplary performance by non-supervisory county court staff is acknowledged through the Outstanding Court Staff Award. It recognizes those whose accomplishments or suggestions exhibit extraordinary efficiency or superior...

Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, is now available online. The report will be presented to the legislature during the Chief Justice’s annual “State of the Judiciary” on January 21, 2022. The report is found in the Publications section of the Judicial...

Court and Probation Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021.

On December 17, 2021, two individuals graduated drug court with Judge James G. Kube presiding. This graduation represented a milestone for the program with Josef Perez as the first graduate in program history whose primary language is Spanish. The court used interpreter services throughout his...

Court and Probation Offices will be Closed on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Veteran Mentors for the Lancaster County Veterans Court thanked the Chief Justice for his leadership during a coin presentation ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom on December 14, 2021. Ceremony participants outlined their hopes for the future, noting that under the administration of Chief...