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...

The Nebraska Supreme Court has released its Strategic Plan for Information Technology for FY 2025-2027, detailing priorities for the Court’s IT Division. The plan is available at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/publication-report-files/IT-Strategic-Plan-FY-25-27.pdf The...

In honor of Veterans Day, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court collaborated with Conestoga Public Schools’ kindergarteners in Cass County, who provided hand-written thank you notes to veterans. Along with the thank you notes, the veterans were given customized dog tags, challenge...

On November 12, 2024, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Angel at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn. Presiding over the ceremony, Judge Richard Smith honored this milestone achievement alongside the graduates' family and friends. The event marked the successful...

Awarded to: Norma Argueta, Senior Secretary, District 3A Norma Argueta, District 3A Probation Office, has shown exceptional commitment to her peers and the Lancaster County community. Her dedication is evident through her active recruitment of highly qualified employees and unwavering support for...

Court and community agency officials are seeking to improve efficiency, including keeping youth and families out of the court system. CHEYENNE COUNTY -- Officials from the Nebraska Supreme Court to Panhandle resource services met at the Lazy S Ranch to discuss how to better serve children and...

Natalie G. Nelsen-Pacey of Holdrege was appointed to the county court bench in the 10th Judicial District (Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps and Webster counties) on November 5, 2024. Nelsen-Pacey fills the vacancy created due to the appointment of Judge Timothy...

Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court FY 2024 Annual Caseload Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024) has been added to the Judicial Branch Website. Read: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Annual Caseload Report

Dual court clerk Traci Loker, based in Stockville, works in a very old building with persistent maintenance issues. This past year, building challenges have only intensified. Despite dealing with bats, mold, leaks, lack of air conditioning, loss of running water, and continuous construction, Loker...

In honor of Veterans Day, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court collaborated with Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools’ junior high students in Hall County, who wrote heartfelt thank-you notes to veterans. The mission of the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court is to honor and support...