LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jason M. Bergevin, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Twelfth Judicial District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse, second floor, district...

The Safe and Healthy Families Court and the Safe and Healthy Families Initiative hosted their annual gathering on February 5, 2026, at the BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event brought together members of the Nebraska Supreme Court, district and juvenile court judges...

The Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE) program, implemented in 2007, is a grant-funded AmeriCorps program which is a probation-created service program, placing AmeriCorps members, titled “RISE Specialists,” across the state. The RISE Specialists currently serve in nine probation...

In observance of President's Day, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 2/16/2026.

Retired Judge James T. Hansen passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Hansen served as judge of the county court beginning in 1986, where he served until his retirement in 2009. One of James’s biggest passions on the bench was addressing issues related to alcohol addiction and driving...

The Platte County Problem-Solving Court reached an important milestone by holding its first graduation ceremony, on January 30, 2026. The event celebrated graduates Cody, Holly, and Dana, marking the success of a program designed to promote accountability, recovery, and community safety. The...

The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on January 13, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Representatives from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, Andrew Erickson, and the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office, Todd West...

In the report, you will read not only about what we do inside CIP to impact children and families, but also about the incredible work done by communities and agencies that have partnered with us. From our Through the Eyes of the Child teams, that impact families in every Nebraska County, to the...

The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated the graduation of a participant at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, on January 20, 2026, with the Honorable Judge Michael A. Smith presiding. Richard Fedde of the Cass County Attorney’s Office and Angela Minahan of the Cass County...

The Office of Public Guardian is the guardian of last resort for over 350 Nebraskans. In our recent annual report, we disclosed some information about these individuals to help stakeholders and members of the public understand our role better. While numbers and reports are vital, we also encourage...