Media Releases
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...
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, June 10, 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 ceremony. WHO: District Court Judge Michael A. Smith will preside. WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cass County Courthouse 346 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE 68048...
LINCOLN – Mark L. Kovarik, Gering; Amber N. Horn, Gurley; and Audrey M. Long, Katy A. Reichert, and Brendan J. Rice, all of Scottsbluff, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the Twelfth Judicial District which consists of Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel...