Jennifer Finigan, Chief Deputy Probation Officer in District 4A, has been selected as Chief Probation Officer for District 4A effective August 17, 2026. Jennifer brings many years of dedicated service to the courts and extensive experience in both adult and juvenile probation to her new leadership...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Rachel A. Daugherty WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Merrick County Courthouse 1510 18th Street Central City, NE 68826 WHY: For...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Graduation WHAT: The Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration. WHO: Judge Nathan Cox, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court graduation and celebration. WHO: District Court Judge Michael A. Smith will preside. WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cass County Courthouse 346 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE...

The Nebraska Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission is seeking nominees for the Judge Frankie Moore Self-Represented Litigant Access and Innovation Award to be presented at the 2026 Access to Justice Summit in October. Nominations should be submitted on or before September 9, 2026. This award...

Daniel Henery has been selected to serve as Knox County Court Clerk Magistrate in Center. His official work as Clerk Magistrate begins August 10, 2026. “Daniel's exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to accuracy make him an outstanding choice for this important role. We...

Aaron Benson, who previously worked as a Dual Clerk in Nance County, has been selected to serve as Merrick County Court Clerk Magistrate in Central City. His official work as Clerk Magistrate begins August 6, 2026. “Aaron's experience serving as a Dual Clerk in Nance County will make his transition...

Merrick County Clerk Magistrate Maria “Mary” Rodriguez recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective August 5, 2026, after just over five years of service to the Judicial Branch. “Mary has been an exceptional Clerk Magistrate. She has served the citizens of Merrick County and the Fifth...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT, in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to consider: Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the District Court, 11th Judicial District, due to...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration. WHO: Judge Thomas Klein, presiding. WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:30 p.m., following Drug Court WHERE: Dodge County Courthouse, District Court Room 428 N. Broad Street...