In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.
Separate juvenile judges in Omaha opened the doors of the Douglas County Justice Center on Saturday, November 23, to celebrate National Adoption Day with the community. Starting with a press conference, the celebration continued with adoption hearings in the juvenile courtrooms on the second and...
In a solemn yet festive ceremony, Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke donned his judicial robe in the presence of his family, representatives from Nebraska’s executive and legislative branches, and over 80 judges from across the state. The investiture ceremony, held in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State...
The video of the investiture ceremony for Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke, held November 22, 2024, has been uploaded to the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. View full ceremony: Chief Justice Funke Investiture Ceremony 11.22.24
MaryPat Coe, Project Specialist at the Court Improvement Project, received the Aequitas Award from the Education Rights Counsel (ERC) at their annual meeting on November 14, 2024. The award is presented to community advocates who have made a significant impact on advancing educational equity in...
The Nebraska Supreme Court has released its Strategic Plan for Information Technology for FY 2025-2027, detailing priorities for the Court’s IT Division. The plan is available at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/publication-report-files/IT-Strategic-Plan-FY-25-27.pdf The...
In honor of Veterans Day, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court collaborated with Conestoga Public Schools’ kindergarteners in Cass County, who provided hand-written thank you notes to veterans. Along with the thank you notes, the veterans were given customized dog tags, challenge...
Chief Justice Jeff Funke and the justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court hosted newly elected state senators in the judicial wing of the State Capitol, fostering collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Funke, who has served at the Capitol for over eight years but recently stepped...
Court and community agency officials are seeking to improve efficiency, including keeping youth and families out of the court system. CHEYENNE COUNTY -- Officials from the Nebraska Supreme Court to Panhandle resource services met at the Lazy S Ranch to discuss how to better serve children and...
On November 12, 2024, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Angel at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn. Presiding over the ceremony, Judge Richard Smith honored this milestone achievement alongside the graduates' family and friends. The event marked the successful...