February 12, 2019, Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Second Judicial District

February 12, 2019, Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Second Judicial District

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Stephanie F. Stacy, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 2nd Judicial District (consisting of Cass, Otoe, and Sarpy Counties) will hold a public hearing in the Otoe County Courthouse, 1021 Central Avenue, district courtroom no. 208, Nebraska City, Nebraska, beginning 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  At the hearing, the Commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of County Judge due to the retirement of Judge John F. Steinheider. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy should be alternatively in either Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, or Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening. 

Individuals interested in applying for the position can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/judicial-vacancy. Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judicial-nominating-commission-second-district-county-district-court.

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