The Juvenile Probation Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation has released the Annual Report for fiscal year 2023, which includes data from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Highlights include juvenile justice data and progress, updates on the Juvenile Justice...

The Office of Public Guardian has a statutory obligation to provide public education to increase the awareness of the duties of guardians and conservators, to act as a resource to guardians/conservators, to safeguard the rights of individuals subject to guardianship by promoting the least...

The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of 12 participants on November 18, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. Judge Morgan Farquhar presided over the ceremony, with Judge Patrick Lee in attendance. This milestone signifies the completion of an intensive program...

The video of the investiture ceremony for Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke, held November 22, 2024, has been uploaded to the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. View full ceremony: Chief Justice Funke Investiture Ceremony 11.22.24

On November 18, 2024, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, celebrating the achievements of Courtney, Jamie, and Pat. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Michael A. Smith. This milestone marks the successful...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.

Separate juvenile judges in Omaha opened the doors of the Douglas County Justice Center on Saturday, November 23, to celebrate National Adoption Day with the community. Starting with a press conference, the celebration continued with adoption hearings in the juvenile courtrooms on the second and...

In a solemn yet festive ceremony, Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke donned his judicial robe in the presence of his family, representatives from Nebraska’s executive and legislative branches, and over 80 judges from across the state. The investiture ceremony, held in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State...

MaryPat Coe, Project Specialist at the Court Improvement Project, received the Aequitas Award from the Education Rights Counsel (ERC) at their annual meeting on November 14, 2024. The award is presented to community advocates who have made a significant impact on advancing educational equity in...

Chief Justice Jeff Funke and the justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court hosted newly elected state senators in the judicial wing of the State Capitol, fostering collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Funke, who has served at the Capitol for over eight years but recently stepped...