On August 4, 2023, Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Heather Biggerstaff at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James G. Kube presided over the ceremony. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive behavioral...

In a remarkable display of unity and enthusiasm, the Supreme Court Chief Justice's Summer Tour was greeted with exceptional community support and participation in Fremont. The event, which encompassed a wide range of activities and presentations, showcased the community's appreciation for the...

A swearing-in ceremony for Samantha Johnson as Clerk Magistrate of Dodge County Court was held August 25, 2023, in the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont, Nebraska. Area County Court Judges Thomas Klein, Francis Barron and Edward Matney hosted the ceremony. Johnson began her duties as Clerk...

Presiding Judge of the Separate Juvenile Court Vernon Daniels led the Chief Justice’s Supreme Court Summer Tour group on a walkthrough of the newly inaugurated Juvenile Justice Center and Omaha State Probation offices. The tour provided an in-depth look at the new facilities designed for Omaha’s...

The Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community and Distinguished Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System awards were established to publicly recognize members of the judiciary for projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within our communities. These...

The Juvenile Justice Home-Based Initiative (JJHBI) began in 2016 with the goal of reducing recidivism and the number of out-of-home placements of probation youth, by increasing the access to and utilization of evidence-based services delivered in the home ecology of probation youth. To realize these...

Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Russell Supencheck and Jesse Tobin on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Hall County. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...

In a noteworthy demonstration of courtroom technological advances, Clerk of the District Court Janet Wiechelman, and Clerk Magistrate Diane Sudbeck, came together on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, as part of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour to unveil their new electronic equipment. This demonstration...

The Winnebago Tribal Court, under the leadership of Chief Judge Patrick Runge and Court Administrator Jennifer Berridge, opened its doors on August 16, 2023, to the Nebraska Supreme Court Summer Tour group for a dialogue centered on the dynamics between state and tribal courts. Chief Judge Runge...

The Schuyler community rolled out the red carpet for the Chief Justice's Summer Tour on August 14, 2023, by seamlessly blending four significant events into one memorable visit. The day kicked off with a courthouse tour emphasizing bilingual services and community engagement. Judges Tina Marroquin...