Nebraska Supreme Court to Convene at Beatrice High School in Beatrice, Nebraska, on November 3, 2017
As part of the Nebraska Supreme Court’s ongoing outreach and education efforts, Supreme Court Justices will hold oral arguments in the Hevelone Center on the Beatrice High School Campus on November 3, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.
The visit is part of a continuing effort by the Nebraska Supreme Court and the legal community to raise awareness of court processes and the importance of civics education to American society.
Members of the Nebraska Judicial Branch and Key Journalists Presented With Chairman’s Award by Nebraska Broadcasters Association
The six-month milestone of the Supreme Court rule allowing Expanded Media Coverage in trial courts was celebrated with awards from Nebraska broadcasters to several of the rule’s founders. Following the September 26, 2017, video conference for reporters, Nebraska Broadcasters Association Executive Director Jim Timm presented Judicial Branch and broadcast industry individuals with the prestigious NBA Chairman’s Award in appreciation for work regarding media cameras in the Nebraska courtrooms.
Recipients were:
Clerk Magistrates Receive “Above and Beyond Awards”
Six Nebraska Clerk Magistrates were recognized by State Court Administrator Corey Steel during the September 2017 Clerk Magistrate’s meeting in Lincoln. “Above and Beyond” awards were given to the individuals listed below for exemplary efforts in addition to their daily duties with the court system:
Exceptional Judicial Branch Employees Recognized by Chief Justice Heavican During 9th Annual Awards Celebration
Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, Mike Heavican, presented 10 Employee Recognition Awards to individuals and team members on September 11, 2017, during the Nebraska Supreme Court’s ninth annual recognition event.
First Judicial District Hosts Bench-Media Brown Bag Lunch in Beatrice
Journalists were welcomed into the Beatrice probation office by Judge Linda Bauer for a ‘getting to know you’ session on August 31, 2017.
Self-Represented Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support Forms Created
The Self-Represented Litigation Committee has released a new forms module for the establishment of paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support. The forms, long requested by self-help desks and libraries, are on the Judicial Branch Self-Help Website: www.supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help/families-children/establishing-paternity-custody-parenting-time-child-support
Judge Laurie Yardley (center) and husband, Owen (center back) and family celebrate swearing-in of son, Michael (center left), during April 18 ceremony in the State Capitol.
The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for the following individuals to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska, having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule §3-117 for admission by examination. The swearing in ceremony will take place April 18, 2017 at 10:00am in the Rotunda of the State Capitol building.
Below is a complete list of the individuals who were approved by the Court: