On November 3, 2023, Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Jason Muncie (left) at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable Mark Johnson (right) presided. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive behavioral health...
Blair High School students attended the final Supreme Court argument on Nov 2, 2023, with teacher Vicki Schrick. Following the session, students approached the lawyer's podium and engaged in dialogue with the Court asking questions on topics ranging from interlock devices to the opinion publishing...
Seventy-nine Nebraska State Probation officers were sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican on October 5, 2023, in the State Capitol Rotunda in front of distinguished guests, family, and friends. This year’s class was the largest class of new officers we’ve had. In addressing the...
Patty Lyon, Chief Probation Officer for the 6th Judicial District, utilized her extensive community connections to put the Chief Justice in direct contact with the people of the 6th Judicial District during his August 2023 Summer Tour. She organized presentations at the South Sioux Reporting Center...
Student Bailiff Landyn Schoonover gives Supreme Court cry under the supervision of Appellate Clerk Ally Stewart. Lincoln Southeast High School Business Law students watched court arguments with instructor Stephani Olson before participating in an open question-and-answer session with the justices...
In Nebraska's trial courtrooms, the Supreme Court technology upgrade project is moving at a steady pace. As of the halfway point, the initiative is proceeding smoothly, thanks to the collaborative efforts of local court judges, staff, and the contract install team with CTI. To enhance the efficiency...
The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Daniel War Bonnett and Michael Jahn on September 27, 2023, in Lincoln. For the Veterans Treatment Court graduate, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...
The Sarpy County Wellness Court recently celebrated the graduation of Nick at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on September 22, 2023. Sarpy County Wellness Court serves individuals with mental illness who are facing criminal prosecution by providing stabilization, assistance, and reducing...
On September 25, 2023, the North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated graduation at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. Honorable Kale Burdick (pictured) presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment...
Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of James Bell, Pedro Nolasco, Derek Pedroza, and Susan Branham on October 6, 2023, at the Madison County Courthouse. Honorable James G. Kube presided. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed...