Homecoming enthusiasm filled the Minden High auditorium with school spirit as students, attorneys, and Supreme Court justices settled in for arguments in the case of Justeen Williams (Appellant) v. Scott Frakes, in his official capacity as Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, et...

Clerk Magistrate Ellen Faltys and Clerk of the District Court Minda McKitrick welcomed the 2023 Chief Justice’s summer tour group to Schuyler with multiple events: a language-based tour of the courthouse, demonstration of language access options in the courtroom, a 50th anniversary of interpretation...

On Saturday, September 30th, the Beatrice Police Department hosted a carnival in the park for all community members along with the Gage County Sheriff's Office, Beatrice Fire & Rescue, and many other community sponsors. District One Probation Officers Rachel Knoble and Samantha Truka participated in...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 10/9/2023.

Judge Michael Burns participated in a September news interview with the Hastings Tribune regarding the new equipment installed in the Adams County Courthouse. The report highlights the benefit of the Supreme Court IT upgrade including better sound and clarity for recordings. Read Hastings Tribune IT...

Trial Court Services is pleased to announce the launch of a poster series designed to assist Self-Represented Litigants in finding resources on the Judicial Branch Website. These posters are a valuable addition to courthouses across our jurisdiction and aim to make accessing critical self-help...

The University of Nebraska – Omaha’s (UNO) Milo Bail Student Center was filled with college and Omaha area high school students as the Nebraska Court of Appeals prepared to celebrate Constitution Day. In commemoration of events on September 17, 1787, the Nebraska Court of Appeals took their “College...

Diane Pieper, initially employed at the clerk's office since November 2012, has been designated as the Clerk of the District Court by the Wayne County Commissioners, effective from September 22, 2023. She is scheduled to take her oath of office on Friday, September 29. Pieper assumed the role of...

A newly created Evidence flowchart has been designed and distributed by the Judges' Education workgroup of the Bench Media Committee. The document, a top-requested resource for over six years, was created by Judges John Rademacher and Derek Weimer, with Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly...

In July 2023, Case Monitor Jan Kirk proudly marked a remarkable milestone: an impressive 55 years of unwavering dedication to serving the probation community in Lancaster County. Throughout her career, Jan has been hailed as a beacon of tenacity, tirelessly advocating for her clients, and showcasing...