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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Click here for a list of the 169 individuals who participated in the ceremony.
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League has announced her retirement, effective December 13, 2024. League's departure will come after over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch.
David J. A. Bargen of Adams, PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion, and Jeffrey J. Funke and Ryan S. Post, both of Lincoln, have submitted applications for appointment as Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 10th Judicial District will hold a public hearing on October 17, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings, Nebraska. The commission will gather information on candidates to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy Hoeft’s appointment to the district court.
The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments on three ballot initiative challenges regarding abortion rights on Monday, September 9, 2024. The cases are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, with each side allotted 15 minutes.
The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments on three ballot initiative challenges regarding abortion rights on Monday, September 9, 2024. The cases are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska. Each side will be allotted 15 minutes for their arguments.
The North Central Problem-Solving Court will host a graduation ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Custer County Courtroom located at 604 Heritage Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822. Judge Tami Schendt will preside over the event.
A joint graduation ceremony for Lancaster County DUI and Adult Drug Court is scheduled to take place on September 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the University of Nebraska Law School, located at 1875 N. 42nd St., Lincoln, NE 68503.
The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CDT in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. The hearing will consider whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the County Court, 10th Judicial District, due to the recent appointment of Judge Timothy Hoeft to the District Court.
Francie C. Riedmann of Gretna has been appointed chief judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, effective September 13, 2024. She succeeds Judge Michael Pirtle, who has completed his term as chief judge.
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court will hold a graduation and celebration ceremony on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Saline County District Courtroom located at 204 South High Street in Wilber, NE. Judge Richard Smith will preside over the ceremony.
