The Nebraska Supreme Court was invited to hear oral arguments followed by a student question-and-answer period on March 7, 2024. During the argument session, the Court heard three cases in the law school courtroom, making the Court’s business accessible to law students on campus. The first question...

Nebraska District Court Judge Terri S. Harder of Minden, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on March 6, 2024. Harder heard arguments in the case of S-23-0627, Raysean Barber v. State of Nebraska. In this case, the district court determined that Appellant’s claim fell within...

Stephanie R. Smith was sworn in as Clerk Magistrate of the Hall County Court in Grand Island on March 6, 2024. She will work in Grand Island for Judges Arthur Wetzel, Bryan McQuay, and Alfred Corey. As clerk, Smith is responsible for providing public service and managing the records, finances, and...

Administrative Assistant for the Adult Probation Services Division, Amanda Cox, extended her support to the Attorney Services Division during a hectic time. She swiftly adapted to a new role, handling numerous tasks with ease. She efficiently assisted attorneys with Continuing Legal Education (CLE)...

According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Judge James R. Coe will retire on April 15, 2024, after serving more than 35 years on the bench. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Coe for his many years of dedicated service. NEWS RELEASE: Judge Coe to retire after more...

Simon Rezac, a longstanding employee of the Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court, has been named Clerk by the Lancaster County Commissioners, effective February 28, 2024. Rezac, who has worked in the District Court Clerk’s Office for the past 30 years, takes over from Troy Hawk, who resigned...

As an ongoing initiative for outreach and education, the Nebraska Supreme Court Justices will hold court in the Sidney High School auditorium on the morning of May 3, 2024. This visit is part of the Nebraska Supreme Court's and the legal community's sustained efforts to enhance understanding of...

The Nebraska Access to Justice Commission and the Committee on Equity and Fairness submitted a proposed rule amendment to eliminate the confidential portion of the Nebraska Juror Qualification Form and revise the form to include the demographic information in the main body of the form. The intent...

Judges, Clerks of the District Court, Clerk Magistrates, and Probation Chiefs, The Nebraska Supreme Court is considering proposed amendments to Neb. Ct. R. § 6-701 et seq. entitled “Interpreters in Court.” This includes proposed amendments to the Code of Professional Responsibility and the...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of Angel at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on February 14, 2024. Judge James Masteller presided. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision...