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 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...

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...

A swearing-in ceremony for Sue Kissinger as Chief Probation Officer of District 10 (Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Kearney, Phelps, Harlan and Franklin Counties) was held on January 22, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse. Judge Morgan Farquhar administered the oath of office. The ceremony was...

On January 16, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of one participant at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended the ceremony; Judge Kube presided over the participant’s...

On January 13, 2026, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony marked the completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...

The presiding judge oversees county court services within the judicial district ( § 6-1459. Presiding judges). Key responsibilities include delegating administrative duties to judicial administrators and clerk magistrates in areas such as case management, facilities, personnel, and court records...