“Take Your Dog to Work Day” is Friday, June 23, 2017. While most courthouses do not allow dogs in the building, Nebraska has a couple of working dogs who attend court on a regular basis. Manny (pictured) is Sarpy County’s courthouse dog and is trained to calm victims and witnesses in pretrial...

The Chief Justice devotes several days each summer traveling outside the Lincoln area to meet with judges, court and probation staff, and to observe local programs and services. The 2017 summer tour will take the Chief, key court staff, and select judges and justices to the southwestern portion of...

Students from Lexington High School perform their dramatization of the trial of Chief Standing Bear for area attorneys and judges. Included in the audience were: Chief Justice Heavican, Justice John Wright, Judge Frankie Moore and Judge Jeff Wightman.

Chief Judge Frankie Moore (left) and Chief Justice Heavican visit with Lexington High School counselor Ms. Michele McKeone while touring the “English as a Second Language” class at the high school. The complete tour included a poetry reading and a group discussion with students who transferred from...

Civic engagement of area youth and participation in high school law-related education formed the basis for lawyers in Lexington to join together in celebration of Law Day 2017. Lexington High School student groups recognized by area lawyers included: Lexington High School Alternative Education...

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for the following individuals to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska, having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule §3-117 for admission by examination. The swearing in...

The Inaugural Ceremony for Nebraska’s newest problem solving court, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court, will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the City-County Chambers Room 112 in the City-County Building, 555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln. Actress Melissa Fitzgerald, who...

The Inaugural Ceremony for Nebraska’s newest problem solving court, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court, will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the City-County Chambers Room 112 in the City-County Building, 555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln. Actress Melissa Fitzgerald, who...

Mr. Tim Sprakel, District 4A Probation, has begun his service as Chief Probation Officer in Omaha. His appointment became effective March 1, 2017. The Chief Probation Officer for District 4A manages a staff of 110 employees which includes 65 Probation Officers at four office locations in Omaha...