The Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court in the Eleventh Judicial District is accepting applications for a vacancy due to the resignation of Judge Matthew D. Neher. As announced by Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke, a public hearing will be held to evaluate the candidates' qualifications. This hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CDT at the Dawson County Courthouse, located in Lexington, Nebraska.
The primary location for the judicial vacancy is in Lexington, Dawson County. Interested individuals can access the Judicial Vacancy Application through the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. Completed applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. CDT, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Applications can be sent electronically to the specified email or mailed to the provided address. Applicants must ensure timely receipt, as missed deadlines due to incorrect submissions will not be accepted. Additionally, candidates should include email addresses for specific sections of the Personal Data Sheet.
After the application deadline, an announcement will reveal the candidates competing for the position. The public will be informed on how to provide testimony or submit information to the commission.
Details about the Judicial Nominating Commission members are available on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. Special accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act can be requested through Amy Prenda, the ADA Coordinator.
Nebraska's judicial system is governed by the state Constitution, encompassing the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts, all operating under the Supreme Court's administrative oversight. The system also includes separate juvenile courts in certain counties and a Workers' Compensation Court.