Media Releases
Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will give his second annual State of the Judiciary address to state senators at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Legislative Chamber. Nebraska Educational Television will air the speech as part of its regular legislative coverage and can be viewed online...
The Nebraska Judicial Branch has chosen Jared Callahan to serve as the Director of Communications and Public Information Officer, effective January 12, 2026. This position will oversee the Office of Communications, including media relations and credentialing, social media, design, and community...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Platte County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Platte County Problem-Solving Court graduation. WHO: Judge Jason Doele, presiding. WHEN: Friday, January 30, 2026 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Platte County Courthouse 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 WHY: For problem...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation. WHO: Judge Geoffrey C. Hall, presiding. WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:45 p.m., following Drug Court WHERE: Dodge County Courthouse, District Court Room 428 N. Broad Street Fremont, NE WHY...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court graduation and ceremony. WHO: District Court Judge Michael A. Smith will preside. WHEN: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cass County Courthouse 346 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE...
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Nebraska Supreme Court requires all Nebraska trial courts to use a new, streamlined Juror Qualification Form. The new form was redesigned with the goals of making the form easier to complete, improving the uniformity of jury management practices statewide, and...
The Office of Public Guardian has issued its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting important program data and information on public guardianship and/or conservatorship in Nebraska. The report contains statutorily required data regarding the number of individuals served, types of guardianship...
LINCOLN – Breanna D. Flaherty, Columbus; Aaron J. Kunz, Central City; Thomas L. Lange, Lincoln; Timothy P. Matas, Columbus; Jenniffer A. Panko-Rahe, Syracuse; Eddy M. Rodell, Lincoln; Elizabeth D. Samuelson, Seward; and Joanna M. Uden, Wahoo, have submitted applications for appointment as County...
District Court Judge Jodi L. Nelson of the 3 rd Judicial District has announced her retirement, effective January 31, 2026. Judge Nelson served the 3 rd District, comprised of Lancaster County, since her appointment in 2006. In her announcement letter to the governor, Judge Nelson noted the “joy to...
LINCOLN – Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison, and Ryan J. Stover, Norfolk, have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of...