LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jonathan J. Papik, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 27, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Courtroom #1, 301 N...

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...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch announced Tuesday that continued support and expansion of the state’s Problem-Solving Courts could generate significant long-term cost savings while reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. Problem-Solving...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to consider: Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the District Court, 3rd Judicial District, due...

County Court Judge Donna F. Taylor of the 7th Judicial District has announced her retirement, effective February 12, 2026. Judge Taylor served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since her appointment in 2001. In her announcement...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court in Hamilton/Merrick County will be holding a graduation. WHO: Honorable Rachel A. Daugherty will preside over the graduation. WHEN: Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE...

Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address to state senators on January 22, 2026, in the Legislative Chamber. The address was presented at the invitation of the Speaker of the Legislature, Senator John Arch. The Chief Justice uses this time with the...

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...