Nebraska Trial Court Week is set aside to highlight the critical role of Nebraska’s dedicated trial court judges, court clerks and administrators, official court reporters and court staff who comprise the Nebraska state trial courts. Commemoration of this year’s celebration took a unique spin...

In a three-day trip totaling over 600 miles and 16 Nebraska courthouses, the Nebraska Supreme Court visited North Central Nebraska on this year’s Summer Tour, between August 10-12. Each year, the Supreme Court dedicates several days to traveling to courthouses statewide to meet with judicial branch...

Just over 190 law students sat for the Nebraska State Bar Exam on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Many Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation employee-volunteers were on-hand to assist exam staff and serve as test proctors. Testing was held at the Cornhusker Marriott...

On July 10, 2026, the Sarpy County Wellness Court celebrated the graduation of program participants during a ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. The event recognized the graduates' successful completion of an intensive program designed to support individuals with mental illness who...

The complete Day in the Life Series is now available for viewing. Day 1 - Angela Behrens - District 4A In addressing the Legislature in his January 2026 State of the Judiciary Address, Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke noted that on any given day in Nebraska, nearly 14,000 adults and 2...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with Angie McQuinn a Probation Officer serving District 9, comprised of Buffalo and Hall Counties. Following her comments at the proclamation ceremony celebrating the beginning of Nebraska Probation Week 2026, Angie recounts her story of why she chose...

On July 23–24, Language Access hosted an Interpreter Orientation that brought together a dedicated and diverse group of participants who reflect the communities served every day in Nebraska’s courts and probation offices. The orientation welcomed both experienced interpreter partners and individuals...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 19 to July 25, 2026, in a proclamation ceremony that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within Nebraska’s legal framework. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke officially declared the week, urging all citizens...

On July 10, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of four participants during a ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Ryan Stover presiding. The event recognized the graduates' successful completion of an intensive and highly structured...

On July 6, 2026, the Fifth Judicial District Problem-Solving Court serving York and Seward Counties celebrated the graduation of Elizabeth and Serenity. The Honorable James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York and Seward County board members, Senator Jana Hughes...