Jenifer Gompert, who previously worked as the County Courtroom Clerk in Scotts Bluff County, has been selected to serve as Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate began January 5, 2026.

“With years of hands-on experience as a Courtroom Clerk, Jenifer brings a strong foundation, steady leadership, and institutional knowledge that will serve Morrill County well as she steps into her new role as Clerk Magistrate,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sara Fowler.

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances, and records of the court. Gompert will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

Gompert will work in the 12th Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Chelsie Sparks of Sidney, Michele Woods of Kimball, Chelsie Tasso of Alliance, Catherine Allen of Hyannis/Rushville, Joni Roberts of Chadron/Harrison, Jonna Jasnoch of Oshkosh, Joan Hansen of Chappell, and Dianne Lana of Gering/Harrisburg. Judges Aaron Conn, Randin Roland, Kris Mickey, James Worden and Paul Wess preside over the courts and direct the magistrates in the 12th District. The 12th District includes Morrill, Kimball, Box Butte, Grant, Dawes, Sheridan, Sioux, Cheyenne, Garden, Deuel, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties.