Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts
Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts
Origin/Authorization: Consultation Minutes of December 22, 2004
Terms: Initial appointments to be at the pleasure of the Court. Members appointed after February 21, 2008, shall be appointed to 3-year terms.
Purpose Statement: The commission will study and recommend appropriate steps for the judicial system to undertake to insure that the courts are as responsive as possible for children who interact with, or are directly affected by the courts.
| Name, City | Composition | Appointment Date | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Douglas F. Johnson, Omaha Reappointed 10-16-13, 10-19-16 |
Co-Chairperson, Separate Juvenile Judge | 12-22-04 | 12-31-19 |
| Hon. Francie Riedmann-Weis, Gretna | Co-Chairperson, Appellate Judge | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Hon. Michael Piccolo, North Platte Reappointed 11-12-15 |
County Judge | 10-16-13 | 12-31-18 |
| Hon. Vernon Daniels, Omaha Reappointed 3-18-09, 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
Separate Juvenile Judge | 12-29-04 | 12-31-18 |
| Kathy Olson, Lincoln | Attorney, UNL Center on Children, Families, and the Law | 10-12-11 | Permanent |
| Hon. Lawrence D. Gendler, Papillion Reappointed 10-29-14, 10-18-17 |
Separate Juvenile Judge | 12-29-04 | 12-31-20 |
| Alicia B. Henderson, Lincoln Reappointed 3-18-09, 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
Juvenile County Attorney, Lancaster County | 2-1-06 | 12-31-18 |
| Corrie Kielty | Director, Nebraska CASA | 3-13-13 | Permanent |
| Sen. Bob Krist, Omaha Reappointed 11-12-15 |
State Senator, District 10 | 10-17-12 | 12-31-18 |
|
Hon. Gary Randall, Omaha Reappointed 10-18-17 |
District Judge | 10-29-14 | 12-31-20 |
| Hon. Linda Caster Senff, Aurora Reappointed 9-29-10, 10-16-13, 10-19-16 |
County Judge | 2-21-08 | 12-31-19 |
| Courtney Phillips, Lincoln | Chief Exec. Officer, Health and Human Services | 5-21-15 | Permanent |
| Juliet Summers, Omaha | Policy Coordinator for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Voices for Children in Nebraska | 11-12-15 | Until Permanent Director Appointed |
| Tom Harmon, Omaha Reappointed 9-29-10, 10-16-13, 10-19-16 |
County Judge | 2-21-08 | 12-31-19 |
| Mary Jo Pankoke, Lincoln | Co-Director, Governor’s Task Force & Commission on the Protection of Children |
12-29-04 | Permanent |
| Hon. Linda Porter, Lincoln Reappointed 3-18-09, 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
Separate Juvenile Judge | 12-29-04 | 12-31-18 |
| Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, Lincoln | State Senator, District 25 | 10-19-16 | 12-31-19 |
| Hon. Michael P. Burns | County Judge | 11-12-15 | 12-31-18 |
| Christine Costantakos, Omaha Reappointed 9-29-10, 10-16-13, 10-31-16 |
Attorney | 2-21-08 | 12-31-19 |
| Hon. Patrick Runge, Winnebago Reappointed 3-18-09, 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
District Judge, Winnebago Tribal Court | 12-29-04 | 12-31-18 |
| Liz Neeley, Lincoln | Executive Director, Nebraska State Bar Association | 10-29-14 | Permanent |
| Hon. Anne Paine, McCook Reappointed 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
County Judge | 3-18-09 | 12-31-18 |
| Sarah Helvey, Lincoln | Nebraska Appleseed | 3-18-09 | Permanent |
| Milo Mumgaard, Lincoln | Director, Legal Aid of Nebraska | 11-12-15 | Permanent |
| Kim Hawekotte, Lincoln | Director, Foster Care Review Office | 3-13-13 | Permanent |
|
Hon. Stefanie Martinez Reappointed 11-18-17 |
County Judge | 11-12-15 | 12-31-20 |
| Hon. Randin Roland, Sidney Reappointed 9-29-10, 10-16-13, 10-19-16 |
County Judge | 2-21-08 | 12-31-19 |
| Elizabeth A. F. Waterman, Lexington Reappointed 3-18-09, 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
County Attorney, Dawson County | 1-05-05 | 12-31-18 |
| Hon. Michael G. Heavican, Lincoln (ex-officio) | Chief Justice, Nebraska Supreme Court | 11-15-06 | |
| Corey Steel, Lincoln (ex-officio) | State Court Administrator | 5-21-15 | |
| Ellen Brokofsky | Probation Administrator | 11-16-05 | |
|
Carole McMahon-Boies, Lincoln Reappointed 10-18-17 |
Attorney Services | 3-18-09 | Permanent |
| Carla Heathershaw Risko, Omaha Reappointed 10-17-12, 11-12-15 |
Attorney, Health and Human Services | 10-14-10 | 12-31-18 |
| Julie Rogers, Lincoln | Child Welfare Inspector General | 10-17-12 | Permanent |
| Azar Webb, Lincoln | Youth Representative | 10-19-16 | 12-31-19 |
|
Hon. Rachel Daugherty, Aurora Reappointed 10-18-17 |
District Judge | 10-29-14 | 12-31-20 |
| Jeanne Brandner | Deputy Probation Administrator for Juvenile Services | 6-22-16 | 12-31-18 |
| Matthew Blomstedt | Nebraska Commissioner of Education | 5-2-17 | Permanent |
| J. Leef, Sidney | Attorney | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Karen Hicks, Omaha | Attorney | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Dr. Kirk Newring, Papillion | Psychologist | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Mandi Amy, Kearney | Deputy County Attorney | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Martin Klein, Norfolk | Attorney | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Tana Fye | Attorney, Guardian ad Litem | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Sen. Tony Vargas, Omaha | State Senator, District 7 | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Matt Wallen, Lincoln | Director, Children and Family Services, Health and Human Services | 10-18-17 | 12-31-20 |
| Vacant | ICWA Coalition, Executive Director | -- | -- |
Note: members without a term expiration are permanent.
