The Language Access Program encourages courts and probation offices to welcome and congratulate its newly credentialed interpreters: Ben Hammar, Certified Spanish Tara Trindle, Registered Arabic Caleb Corbin, Registered Spanish Rocio Pastor, Registered Spanish Perla Vasquez Caldera, Registered...

52 interpreter partners attended Language Access second annual interpreter conference on April 24, 2026, on the Omaha Boys Town campus. Attendees were able to learn about the Language Access program and the evolving role of professionals in the justice system, innovations in interpreting technology...

The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court hosted its annual community service event at Mercy Meals in Norfolk on June 9 and 10. Drug court team members and participants worked together to package nutritious meals that will be distributed both domestically and internationally to support disaster relief...

On June 5, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of three participants during a ceremony held at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James Kube presided over the event, which recognized the graduates’ successful completion of an intensive and highly...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of one participant on June 3, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. Judge James Masteller presided over the ceremony, which recognized the graduate’s successful completion of an intensive and highly structured program focused...

The District 9 Problem-Solving Courts—including the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court, Hall County Reentry Court, and Central Nebraska Drug Court—hosted a “Paint and Take” event, on May 28, 2026, in recognition of Problem-Solving Court Month. The event brought together Judge John Marsh...

Sherri Dennis has been named Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Nebraska Judicial Branch. In this role she will assist the Chief Information Officer in leading the Information Technology Systems Division. Dennis brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role, having served in courts...

On May 7, 2026, the Hall County Reentry Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Hall County District Court in Grand Island, with Judge Andrew Butler presiding over the ceremony. The graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive program that combines...

On May 4, 2026, two participants celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, as well as family members and friends. Problem-Solving...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation on May 12, 2026, at the Nemaha County District Court in Auburn. Four graduates were recognized for successfully completing the program, with Judge Richard Smith presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Otoe County Attorney...