Chief Justice Mike Heavican will retire on October 31, 2024, after 18 years of service on the bench. His retirement letter to Governor Jim Pillen is attached below.
The first step in replacing Chief Justice Heavican will be for the Judicial Nominating Commission to announce the application deadline for the position.
The Constitution of the State of Nebraska distributes judicial power among the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court. In addition to these constitutionally created courts, Nebraska's judicial system includes separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.