Media Releases
Sarpy County Clerk Magistrate Barb Pousson recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective July 31, 2026, after just over twenty-five years of service to the Judicial Branch. “Barb is an outstanding public servant. She has guided the office with grace and contributed much time and effort to...
The Supreme Court will hold a proclamation ceremony on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. announcing the celebration of Nebraska Probation Week: July 19-25, 2026. The Judicial Branch ceremony will be held and streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom in the State Capitol. Recognizing...
A three-day trip totaling over 600 miles and 16 Nebraska courthouses is on the agenda as the Nebraska Supreme Court prepares to embark on this year’s Summer Tour, being held August 10-12. Each year, the Supreme Court dedicates several days to traveling to courthouses statewide to meet with judicial...
The investiture ceremony for Judge Michael Piccolo as a judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, representing Appellate Court Judicial District 6, took place July 1, 2026, in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. District Court Judge Patrick Heng of McCook served as the master of ceremonies...
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Nebraska Judicial Branch joins in echoing the sentiments of the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators: "For 250 years, state courts have played a central role in giving...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 6 th Judicial District Drug Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The 6 th Judicial District Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Thomas Klein/Judge Geoffrey Hall, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Dodge County Courthouse District Court Room 435 N...
Knox County Clerk Magistrate Betty Boggs recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective June 30, 2026, after just over forty-two years of service to the Judicial Branch. Retired County Court Judge Donna Taylor commended Boggs’ legacy of service: “When I arrived in the district in 1984 as a...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge James Stecker, Presiding WHEN: July 6, 2026 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Seward County Courthouse 261 S. 8 th Street Seward, NE 68434 WHY: For problem-solving...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation WHAT: Sarpy County Wellness Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: July 10, 2026 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse, Courtroom 5 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 WHY: For problem-solving...
The swearing-in ceremony of Judge Michael E. Piccolo as Judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Nebraska State Capitol in the 2nd Floor Rotunda, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Judge Patrick Heng will officiate, Chief Judge of the Court...