An ongoing traffic-related scam is continues to target Nebraskans. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic fine. The message threatens additional penalties unless the recipient clicks a link to pay the supposed fines. These messages are intended to...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge James Stecker, Presiding WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:30 p.m. WHERE: York County Courthouse 510 N. Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 WHY: For problem...

Jacey R. Rader, a 22-year-veteran of Nebraska’s Judicial Branch, has been selected to serve as the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation’s Deputy Administrator for Operations. The Operation’s Division has day-to-day oversight of human resources, finance, research and data, performance...

There is a new traffic-related scam currently targeting Nebraskans. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic fine. The message threatens additional penalties unless the recipient clicks a link to pay the supposed fines. Nebraska courts do NOT send out...

Colfax County Clerk Magistrate Ellen Faltys recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective April 30, 2026, after just over forty years of service to the Judicial Branch. Throughout her distinguished career, Ellen was an integral member of the Procedure Manual Specialists and contributed her...

LINCOLN – Mark L. Kovarik, Gering; Danielle J. Fliam, Lincoln; and Brendan J. Rice, Scottsbluff, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Twelfth Judicial District which consists of Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Derek R. Vaughn, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Court in the Third Judicial District held its first public hearing on the qualifications of two candidates who previously submitted their names to fill the vacancy in the office of District...

LINCOLN – The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the Lincoln County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Courtroom #1, 301 N. Jeffers Street, North Platte, Nebraska, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. The Commission will interview all applicants for the office at...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jason M. Bergevin, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Twelfth Judicial District held its first public hearing on the qualifications of four candidates who previously submitted their names to fill the vacancy in the office of...

The Nebraska Supreme Court will hold oral arguments at Elkhorn High School on April 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as part of the Court’s ongoing outreach and education efforts. The high school court session is held in conjunction with annual Supreme Court arguments at the Creighton University School of Law...