As an experienced facilitator, Nebraska Judicial Branch Deputy of Operations Gene Cotter led groups of UNL students through a reflective dialogue exercise at the UNL Criminal Justice Field Day on Monday, April 1, 2024. Hosted by the Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA), the event featured a...

District Court Judge for the 10th Judicial District, Terri S. Harder, is retiring May 31, 2024. In her retirement announcement to Governor Pillen, Harder wrote, “It has been the biggest honor and privilege of my life to have served the citizens of the State of Nebraska in this position for almost 25...

The April 18 deadline to register for the May Orientation is quickly approaching! If you’ve thought about registering for Orientation or any part of the Interpreter Certification Pathway, please plan on attending one of these 30-minute informational sessions to learn how to become a certified or...

The Douglas County Probation Office engaged in a discussion with a group of young adults at the South Omaha Boys and Girls Club on March 21, 2024. The focus of the visit was to debunk myths and present facts about probation and how Douglas County probation serves the community. Officers Anavelle...

During the 2024 Creighton Law School argument session, students had the opportunity to observe three cases: medical malpractice from Grand Island, a personal injury case involving Gretna Public Schools, and a second-degree murder case from Scottsbluff. The Gross Appellate Courtroom in the Ahmanson...

The United States officially recognizes this day each year to celebrate the vital role of law in American society and to foster a deeper understanding of the legal profession. Across Nebraska, trial court judges and Judicial Branch staff participate in various activities to mark the occasion, such...

A Problem-Solving Court graduation was held for Jonathan, Dean, Sandra, Edward, and Johnny at the Seward County Courthouse on March 18, 2024. Judge James C. Stecker presided. District 5 probation staff, friends, and family of the graduates were in attendance. Graduation is a time to celebrate the...

The group participating in the "Sophomore Pilgrimage" gathers around Court of Appeals Judge Riko Bishop (third from the right) for a photo after the Judge Bishop’s informative presentation on the Judicial Branch. Organized by The Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, this annual event invites high...

Capitalizing on the audience of law students gathered at Creighton for Supreme Court arguments on April 3, 2024, Court of Appeals Judge Francie Riedmann assembled a group of current and former law clerks to discuss the positions of judicial law clerk as an alternative to immediately entering trial...

On the afternoon of April 3, 2024, Roncalli High School welcomed the Nebraska Supreme Court for oral arguments, aiming to demonstrate to students the role of courts in the justice system and the societal impacts of court decisions. The Supreme Court routinely visits high schools three times a year...