LINCOLN -- Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel announced that the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 10th Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings, Nebraska. The commission will review qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Terri S. Harder, effective May 31, 2024.
The primary office location for the new judge will be either Hastings (Adams County), Minden (Kearney County), or Holdrege (Phelps County), at the discretion of the appointed judge.
Individuals interested in applying can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. Completed applications must be submitted electronically to nsc.jnc@nejudicial.gov or by hard copy no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Applications sent to any other email address may not be received and might not generate an error message to notify the applicant.
Applicants are advised to verify timely receipt of their submissions as deadlines cannot be extended due to email transmission failures. They should also include email addresses for all persons identified in questions 25, 26, and 27 of the Personal Data Sheet.
Members of the public wishing to present testimony can find a listing of Judicial Nominating Commission members on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. For special accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals can call (402) 471-3730 or use the Nebraska Relay System at 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Constitution of Nebraska distributes judicial power among various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court. Additionally, Nebraska has separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.