On January 9, 2025, National Day of Mourning for President Carter, all Nebraska courts and probation offices will remain open and operational to provide essential services. Court filings, hearings, probation appointments, and other court functions will proceed as scheduled. Read full memorandum...

Nebraska’s state probation system has selected Omaha, Kearney, and Grand Island to pilot a new project aimed at improving outcomes for “emerging adults” aged 18 to 25. This age group, according to national statistics, is overrepresented in the criminal justice system and has the highest failure...

Ashley Harimon has been selected to serve as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport, her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins January 2, 2025. “Ashley Harimon embarked on her career in the Judicial Branch as an Accounting Clerk in Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties nine years ago...

Judge of the County Court, 11th Judicial District, Edward D. Steenburg, is retiring February 28, 2025. In his retirement announcement to the Governor, Steenburg wrote, “It has been my honor to serve the State of Nebraska and the residents of the 11 th Judicial District for the past 21 years. It has...

The Office of Public Guardian has issued its 2024 Annual Report, outlining information about the individuals served and programs hosted through the Nebraska Judicial Branch. In addition to the specific data regarding the number of individuals served, types of guardianship/conservatorship cases...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Stephanie F. Stacy, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Fourth Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Friday, January 24, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CST, at the Douglas County Courthouse, Courtroom #411, 1701 Farnam...

Judge of the District Court, 7th Judicial District, Mark Johnson, is retiring January 15, 2025. In his retirement announcement to the Governor, Johnson wrote, “It has been a distinct honor and privilege to have served as district judge of the Seventh Judicial of the State of Nebraska since April 24...

Judge of the District Court, 4th Judicial District, W. Russell Bowie, is retiring January 8, 2025. In his retirement announcement to the Chief Justice, Bowie wrote, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Douglas County, and a few others, during my 18-plus years.” Bowie has...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 9th Judicial District (consisting of Buffalo and Hall counties) will hold a public hearing at the Buffalo County Courthouse, Courtroom #1, 1512 Central Ave., Kearney...

Nance County Clerk Magistrate Shirley Stuart-Monroe recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective December 31, 2024. Shirley has dedicated over 17 years of her career with the Judicial Branch, starting as a Records Clerk and retiring as a Dual Clerk, where she supported both the county and...