May is National Drug Court Month, so Scotts Bluff County District 12 Drug Court got together with some drug court participants to celebrate accomplishments and milestones towards achieving sobriety. Two participants, Roxann Trevino and MacKenzie Schrieber, shared their stories with the group. For...
Congratulations to Amoreena Brady and Grace Bartling for being recognized at the 2021 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (NJJA) conference on May 6 in Kearney. Amoreena Brady (left), Juvenile Justice Reform Specialist, received the Commitment to Excellence in Leadership Award. Nominations for...
Understanding that each day in the Administrative Office brings about unique issues that require persistence and resourcefulness, Executive Assistant Marcie Luhman uses her 23+ years of experience to make sure things are done and on time (even during a pandemic). Most recently, forgoing her state...
Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony was streamed live from the State Capitol out of respect for social distancing...
New County Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Gaertig, took his oath of office May 7, 2021, at the Gage County Courthouse in Beatrice. Supreme Court Justice John Freudenberg administered the oath. Gaertig began his judicial duties immediately. His primary office is in the courthouse in Beatrice. He will serve...
Hall County Reentry Court celebrated graduation in Grand Island on April 29, 2021. For the graduate, Matthew Moeller, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Andrew Butler...
Greg Sunderman is consistently going above and beyond his job duties to assist the Office of Public Guardian with the development of an online class for Guardian & Conservator education. Over the past two years, Greg dedicated significant amounts of time to work with the OPG to create, develop, and...
In Omaha, the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court honored a new graduate on April 29, 2021, while family, friends, members of the local community, and other participants observed via Zoom. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment...
Chief Deputy Jen Finigan is a perfect example of true leadership. Officers respect Jen’s judgment, long-standing experience, and knowledge. She fulfills numerous essential duties that affect the day-to-day operations of District 4A and is always ready to step-up when called. Her interim and ongoing...
On the first day of May each year, the legal community celebrates Law Day. The day originated in 1957 when the American Bar Association envisioned a special day celebrating the US legal system. President Dwight Eisenhower established Law Day with a presidential proclamation in 1958. This year we...