On November 24, 2025, the North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...

Wayne High School student Landen Sharer earned top honors in the 2025 High School Mock Trial News Reporter Competition, held December 3, 2025, in conjunction with the Mock Trial State Championship. Sharer’s familiarity with this year’s case—and his extensive involvement in mock trial—helped propel...

The Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, is now available online. The report is found in the Publications section of the Judicial Branch Website: Annual Report Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation FY25

The Juvenile Probation Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation is announcing the release of the Annual Report for fiscal year 2024, which includes data from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Highlights include juvenile justice data and progress, updates on the Juvenile...

On Tuesday, November 18, Jeffrey Funke, Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, visited Nebraska City Middle School for an assembly. The Chief Justice spoke on his background, his appointment to the bench, and his duties as Chief Justice. He discussed the importance of perseverance, utilizing...

The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has published the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report. This report provides a breakdown of the 3,996 cases managed from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, by the six ODR-approved mediation centers. Case types include parenting plans (41.9%); Specialized ADR...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/27/2025 and 11/28/2025.

On October 8, 2025, a distinguished panel including Chief Justice Jeffery Funke, District Court Judge Christina Marroquin, Deputy Cass County Public Defender Angela Minahan, PSC Program Specialist Tara Bos, and York County Attorney Gary Olson conducted a presentation and panel discussion focusing on...

On November 18, 2025, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Special guests included Senator Bob Hallstrom, Probation Administrator Gene Cotter, and Supreme Court Justice Jason...

James Bankhead, Specialized Probation Officer in District 4J was recognized as an Ambassador for Youth Rights by the Education Rights Counsel in a celebration in Omaha on November 13. James has served in his role for the past 12 years, guiding young people and their families during some of the most...