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Morrill County Clerk Magistrate retires after six decades of service
Morrill County Clerk Magistrate Linda Hayden has announced her retirement, effective January 2, 2025. -
Justice Jeffrey J. Funke to be sworn in as Chief Justice in public ceremony
The investiture ceremony for Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court is scheduled for November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. -
Omaha hosts adoption day event celebrating new families
National Adoption Day will be observed at the Douglas County Justice Center in Omaha on Saturday, November 23. -
Dodge County Drug Court graduation celebrates successful rehabilitation
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on November 5, 2024. -
Application deadline set for Supreme Court judge vacancy in Fifth Judicial District
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Supreme Court Judge position in Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District has scheduled a public hearing. -
Central Nebraska Drug Court celebrates graduation for program participants
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Adams County is set to celebrate a significant milestone with its upcoming graduation ceremony. -
Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court prepares for upcoming graduation
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. The event will take place in the Nemaha County District Courtroom located at 1824 N. Street, Auburn, NE. -
Nebraska Supreme Court holds high school session led by new Chief Justice
Newly appointed Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will preside over his inaugural high school court session with the Nebraska Supreme Court at Wahoo High School on November 6, 2024. -
Jeffrey Funke named as Nebraska's next chief justice
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been appointed as Nebraska's next Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the end of October. -
Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court to hold graduation ceremony on November 18
Cass County will host a graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Treatment Court on November 18, 2024. -
Nebraska judges honored for improving community relations and judicial systems
Judge Alfred Corey from Grand Island and Judge Derek Weimer from Sidney were recently recognized with prestigious awards by the Nebraska Supreme Court. These honors were presented at the court's 2024 meeting in LaVista, acknowledging their exceptional contributions to the judiciary beyond their standard duties. -
Marissa Miller appointed Dodge County Court Clerk Magistrate
Marissa Miller has been appointed as the Dodge County Court Clerk Magistrate in Fremont, commencing her duties on October 21, 2024. Sara Fowler, Director of Trial Court Services, stated, "Ms. Miller’s dedication, hard work, and knowledge of the courts will enable her to excel in her new position as Clerk Magistrate." -
Nebraska trial judges elect new association leaders
Nebraska trial judges have elected new presidents for their associations during the annual meetings held in late October. The newly appointed presidents began their terms on October 11, 2024, and will serve until October 2025. -
Sarpy County Adult Drug Court celebrates graduates on October 21
The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony and celebration on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in the Sarpy County Boardroom located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion, Nebraska. Judge Stefanie Martinez will preside over the ceremony. -
Nebraska completes courtroom tech upgrades enhancing statewide justice access
As the tenure of Nebraska's Chief Justice comes to an end, a significant initiative is reaching its conclusion: the statewide upgrade of trial courtroom technology. This project began in the fall of 2021, following pandemic-induced challenges, with the aim of equipping Nebraska's trial courts with modern audio-visual systems. -
Judges selected for sentencing panel in Jason Jones case
A three-judge panel has been appointed for the case of State of Nebraska v. Jason A. Jones, CR 22 000036, which will be heard in the District Court for Cedar County. Judge Brian Meismer requested this appointment from the Chief Justice, following Nebraska law. Judges Patrick M. Heng from the 11th Judicial District and Timothy P. Burns from the 4th Judicial District were chosen at random to join Meismer on the panel. -
Nine apply for county court judge position in Nebraska's 10th Judicial District
Nine individuals have applied for the position of County Court Judge in Nebraska's 10th Judicial District. The applicants are Cassie L. Baldwin from Hastings, Melodie L. Bellamy from Kearney, Sara J. Bockstadter from Kenesaw, Patrick J. Calkins from Alma, Jaclyn N. Daake from Alma, Natalie G. Nelsen-Pacey from Holdrege, Kane M. Ramsey from Kearney, John A. Sauder from Holdrege, and Henry C. Schenker from Hildreth. -
Pandora Garcia appointed as new Dundy County Court Clerk Magistrate
Pandora Garcia has been selected to serve as the Dundy County Court Clerk Magistrate in Benkelman. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate will begin on November 1, 2024. -
Nebraska County Court Judge Darryl R. Lowe announces resignation effective October
Nebraska County Court Judge Darryl R. Lowe of the 4th Judicial District has announced his resignation, effective October 11, 2024. Appointed to the bench in 1998, Lowe has also held several volunteer positions within the Nebraska County Judges Association.
