Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Morgan Campbell, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator from District 5 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional...
Ralene Cheng, CGFM, MBA, MPA, Director of the Finance Division for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation, has been invited by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) to contribute her expertise to a national initiative. From November 12-14, 2024, Cheng will join a select...
According to an announcement from the United States District Court, Honorable Ryan C. Carson, Judge of the Buffalo County District Court, has been selected as a magistrate judge. On November 1, 2024, he will take the federal bench and fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Susan M...
In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 9/2/2024.
Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Sarah Gorsett, Juvenile Supervisor, from District 6 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2024. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership qualities...
The Nebraska Supreme Court is considering amendments to Neb. Ct. R. § 6-1453. The rule provides the process for binding over to the district court preliminary hearings in felony cases that were heard in the county court and the process for requesting a “transcript of testimony.” The proposed...
The Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP), in partnership with the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition (NICWC) is proud to release our Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) education series, available on the Judicial Branch Education learning platform (for Branch employees) and on the Nebraska CIP...
The Nebraska Supreme Court has announced the launch of the Nebraska Judicial Electronic Exhibits System (NJEES). The newly established electronic platform allows parties, court staff, and judges to stage, submit, mark, offer, receive, and store electronic exhibits for trials and other evidentiary...
County Court Judge Richard Smith opened the first stop of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour in front of a packed courtroom on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Falls City. Kicking off the tour, Judge Smith welcomed attendees and introduced Chief Justice Heavican. The Chief Justice thanked Judicial Branch...
The premiere of an inspiring new foster parenting video took center stage at the Seward judicial center during the last stop on day 3 of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour on August 14. Judges Lynelle Homolka and C. Jo Petersen introduced "Fostering Care: How You Can Help," a moving video designed to...