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Deadline set for judge vacancy applications in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventh Judicial District will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse in Nebraska. -
Gene Cotter appointed as new state probation administrator for Nebraska
The Nebraska Supreme Court has appointed Gene Cotter as the new State Probation Administrator. -
Nebraska Supreme Court pilots livestream for judicial nominating commission hearing
The Nebraska Supreme Court has chosen the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney, Nebraska, to test a new livestream initiative. -
Judicial nominating commission sets February hearing for judge vacancy in Nebraska
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to conduct a public hearing on February 21, 2025. -
Judicial Resources Commission plans public hearing on January 17
The Judicial Resources Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on January 17, 2025. -
Candidates announced for ninth judicial district court judge vacancy
Melodie L. Bellamy from Kearney, Matthew C. Boyle from Grand Island, D. Brandon Brinegar from Kearney, Morgan R. Farquhar from Holdrege, Sarah A. Hinrichs from Hastings, Kane M. Ramsey from Kearney, and John A. Sauder from Holdrege have submitted... -
Eight apply for county court judge position in Douglas County
Makayla S. Danner, Eric M. Fabian, Michael W. Jensen, Tamara T. Mosby, Patrick R. Runge, Yvonnda A. Summers, David M. Wear, all from Omaha, and Philip K. Kleine from Elkhorn have applied for the position of County Court Judge in Nebraska's Fourth... -
Nebraska courts to stay open on National Day of Mourning for President Carter
On January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning for President Carter, Nebraska courts and probation offices will remain open. -
Nebraska launches pilot project targeting emerging adults in criminal justice system
Nebraska's state probation system has chosen Omaha, Kearney, and Grand Island to launch a new initiative aimed at aiding "emerging adults" aged 18 to 25. -
Ashley Harimon named Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate
Ashley Harimon has been appointed as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport. -
County court judge Edward Steenburg announces February retirement
Judge Edward D. Steenburg, a respected figure in Nebraska's legal community, will retire from his position as County Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District on February 28, 2025. -
Judicial nominating commission announces vacancy in fourth judicial district
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to hold a public hearing on January 24, 2025. -
Nebraska Office of Public Guardian releases 2024 annual report
The Office of Public Guardian has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the individuals served and programs offered through the Nebraska Judicial Branch. -
Nebraska district court judge Mark Johnson announces retirement
Judge Mark Johnson of the 7th Judicial District Court in Nebraska has announced his retirement, effective January 15, 2025. -
Douglas County Judge W. Russell Bowie announces retirement after over 18 years
Judge W. Russell Bowie of the 4th Judicial District Court in Douglas County has announced his retirement, effective January 8, 2025. -
Judicial nominating commission seeks applicants for Ninth District court judge vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Ninth Judicial District, which includes Buffalo and Hall counties, will conduct a public hearing on January 24, 2025. -
Nance County clerk magistrate Shirley Stuart-Monroe announces retirement
Nance County Clerk Magistrate Shirley Stuart-Monroe has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2024. -
Douglas County Judge Jeffrey Marcuzzo announces retirement after two decades
Judge Jeffrey Marcuzzo, who has served the 4th Judicial District of Douglas County, is set to retire on January 10, 2025. -
North Central Problem-Solving Court to host graduation ceremony on December 19
The North Central Problem-Solving Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place in the Custer County Courtroom at the Custer County Justice Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska. -
Nebraska judge assumes presidency at national council for state courts
Judge Frankie Moore of the Nebraska Court of Appeals has taken on the role of President of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal.