How to Report on Nebraska’s Trial Courts
How to Report on Nebraska’s Trial Courts
Workshop from February 22, 2022 - 9 a.m. Central/ 8 a.m. Mountain
- VIEW Recorded Session Here
- Download video slides
Media Education Webinar from Nebraska Judicial Branch on Vimeo.
Disclaimer: the information presented during the February 2022 session and the materials below may become outdated based on statutory and/or rule changes. Links may also be broken over time.
Resources
Criminal Justice Process in Nebraska District Court - Adults Felony
- Simplified Chart: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/AD-2-30.pdf
- Overview Roadmap - includes future options: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/AD-2-31.pdf
Reporters' Guide to Nebraska Trial Court Procedures
Court Coverage Guidelines
Memo Regarding Judicial Comments
Court’s JUSTICE computer system (hosted through Nebraska.gov)
- The JUSTICE Court Case Search allows you to view case details, including status, financial activity and filed documents, on both county and district court cases. Court Case search results will include the following case types; civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, small claims and traffic cases. Cost is $1 for each case detail view.
- FAQs: https://www.nebraska.gov/faqs/justice/
- Video Demo: https://www.nebraska.gov/demo/justice/ (embedded Youtube video. Hit play, use cogwheel to change resolution -- set to at least 1080p)
Nebraska Judicial Branch Website
- Media Resource page: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/media
Media Customs handout (designed for credentialed reporters with cameras who do not frequent courtrooms)
Credentialing Protocol for Expanded Media Coverage in Nebraska Trial Courts
Credentials are not needed to attend court, observe proceedings, take notes, or write stories.
Credentials are ONLY needed to participate in a media pool and to use certain electronic devices.
