The Nebraska Judicial Branch reassesses and refines its six overarching initiatives for the 2027-2029 Strategic Agenda. The Judicial Branch's top priority is to resolve legal disputes fairly, impartially and apply the law accurately to dispense and advance justice. It is essential that in the twenty...

On August 25, 2026, the Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Danielle, Charles, Anthony, Taylor, and David at the Butler County Courthouse in David City. Judge Tina Marroquin presided. The ceremony brought together members of the Judiciary, county leadership, and...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 9/7/2026.

The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court of Hall County celebrated graduation of four participants on August 14, 2026. The Honorable Patrick Lee presided over the ceremony. Graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive program involving comprehensive substance use treatment, close...

The Juvenile Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation continues to promote creativity of youth placed on probation through an annual artwork contest. Youth from across the state were hard at work creating and submitting their artistic creations as a testament to...

On August 19, 2026, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of participants at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Nathan Cox presiding. Special guests included Sarpy County Attorney Dylan Folchert and Sarpy County Public Defender John Hascall...

Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation on August 10, 2026, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony, with defense attorney Christina Thorton, police officer Audrey Arbuckle, family, and friends in attendance. We are proud to honor...

Nearly ten years ago, the Juvenile Probation Services Division and the Nebraska Court Improvement Project implemented the Home-Based Initiative which expanded two evidence-based services. These services were specifically targeted toward youth in the justice system to prevent being placed out of home...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with York County Attorney Gary Olson. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in York County, Gary talks about the impact of Problem-Solving Courts in his home county and, how these treatment courts continue to change outcomes for participants, families...

On August 19, 2026, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduates for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental...