Public Information and Community Education
The PEOPLE committee conducts first meeting in June 2006 from Lincoln. Pictured (l to r) Judge Richard Sievers, Tom Keefe, Judge Larry Gendler, Judge Todd Hutton, Larry Karel and Janet Bancroft.
The Supreme Court Public Information Officer (PIO) provides communications, public affairs, and media relations for the Nebraska Judicial Branch. The office answers media and general public inquiries about the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and trial courts across the state.
The Public Information Officer also coordinates the judiciary's public outreach and education programs, and assists with legislative efforts.
The Nebraska Judicial Branch has formed a partnership with the Nebraska Bar Foundation to provide coordinated resources for public education and outreach. The Public Education Outreach Promoting the Law & Equity (PEOPLE) committee is comprised of both judges and lawyers to provide resources to:
To review the activities of the PEOPLE Committee, click here: PEOPLE
Nebraska Judicial Branch employees cannot provide legal advice, interpret law, or comment regarding court rulings -- please consult a lawyer or contact an organization for attorneys.
Contact Information
Public Information and Community Education
The Public Information Officer is located in Room1213
of the State Capitol at 1445 K Street
Mailing Address:
PO Box 98910
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3205
FAX: (402) 471-2197
janet.bancroft@nebraska.gov
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