The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation assembled at the State Capitol (and beyond) to create a video Law Day greeting for judges and coworkers across the state. The video is designed to show appreciation to members of the Judicial Branch who accomplished amazing feats that had not been contemplated as the year began. Together, members of the Judicial Branch demonstrated an incredible ability to make things happen.

In a courtroom devoid of the usual noise of shifting paper and shuffling feet, Chief Justice Mike Heavican called the Nebraska Supreme Court to order at 9:00 a.m. on March 31, 2020. Respecting the health and safety of court users and staff, the Nebraska Supreme Court conducted oral arguments via conference call in April. Only the bailiff, Allyson Stewart, technology staff Anh Nguyen, and Deputy Administrator Jennifer Rasmussen attended the proceeding in person.  

This page is used for informing the public about developments in court, court office, and probation service emergencies. This emergency website will be updated regularly throughout situations where the emergency service interruptions are in effect.

Below is the Administrative Order signed April 6, 2020, by Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican regarding Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease.

Read the Second Order:  4.6.20 - Administrative Order Regarding Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease

For just over 40 years, the Nebraska Supreme Court has held oral argument sessions at the Creighton University School of Law. Over the years, argument sessions have moved from fall to spring. The October 2, 1979, edition of the Omaha World-Herald announced the Court’s first session visit with the headline, “State Supreme Court to Hold Sessions Here!”

The Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court held arguments at Northwest High School on March 5 in conjunction with National Judicial Outreach week. 

Bookended by standing ovations, Chief Justice Mike Heavican accepted his State Bar Foundation Public Service award from longtime friend and former colleague, Judge John Colborn.

During Emergencies, Courts are Essential:

The morning of March 5, 2020, the Nebraska Supreme Court will hear a full round of arguments at Creighton School of Law followed by a question answer session with students. In the afternoon, the Court will reassemble at Northwest Magnet High school for an additional argument and lessons on the court system. Northwest’s magnet focus is on law, government, and international diplomacy.

Chief Justice Mike Heavican gave his 2020 State of the Judiciary speech to the Nebraska Legislature on January 22, 2020, highlighting the Court’s Access to Justice programming across several areas. He noted the Court’s restorative justice work, language access programming, guardian-conservator services, probation efforts, and the dedication of Nebraska’s judges and staff.