The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Supreme Court Judge position in Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District has scheduled a public hearing. The session will take place at the Hamilton County Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska, on December 12, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. This event is organized to evaluate candidates for the vacancy left by Judge Jeffrey Funke, who became Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court as of November 1, 2024.
Interested candidates can obtain an application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. Applications must be submitted by November 21, 2024, no later than 3:00 p.m., either electronically or in hard copy. It is important to note that applications sent to incorrect email addresses may not be received and could lack error notifications. Applicants are advised to confirm receipt if submitting via email.
Members of the public wishing to provide testimony have options available for doing so. A list of commission members is accessible on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website.
For those needing special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or assistance via the Nebraska Relay System for hearing impairments, contact numbers are provided.
Nebraska's judicial power is distributed among several courts including the Supreme Court and district courts. The system also includes juvenile courts and a Workers’ Compensation Court.