Judges in Nebraska's 5th Judicial District have appointed Aaron Benson as the new clerk magistrate for Nance County. He will also serve as an ex officio clerk for the district court, starting his duties on February 7, 2025.
Sara Fowler, Director of Trial Court Services, commented on Benson's appointment: "Aaron Benson’s experience in Merrick County Court and his years of service as a Sergeant with the Department of Corrections uniquely qualify him for this position in a unified court clerks’ office." She further stated, "Mr. Benson’s proven leadership and organizational skills make him an ideal candidate to contribute to the efficiency, integrity, and administration of Nance County Court."
In his role as clerk magistrate, Benson will work under the guidance of County Court Judges Lynelle Homolka, Denise Kracl, Andrew Lange, C. Jo Petersen, and Stephen Twiss. As an ex officio clerk, he will support District Court Judges Rachel Daugherty, Christina Marroquin, and James Stecker.
Benson's responsibilities include providing public service and managing records, finances, and general operations of the courts. He will collaborate with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation to enhance efficiencies in both county and district court offices.
This new appointment follows Shirley Stuart-Monroe's retirement on December 31, 2024. She served as Clerk Magistrate for 17 years. Other magistrates within the 5th Judicial District include Carly Noack from Aurora; Jodie Roberts from Osceola; Ellen Faltys from Schuyler; Diane Wagner from Wahoo; Deanne Uhrmacher from David City; Lisa Langan from Albion; Lindsay Meister from Columbus; Kimberly Haberman from Seward; Maria Segura-Rodriguez from Central City; and Allison O’Neill from York.
The judicial power in Nebraska is distributed among various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals district courts county courts juvenile courts located in Douglas Lancaster Sarpy Counties and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court. All state courts are administratively directed by the Supreme Court.