The Dodge County Reentry Court celebrated graduation in Fremont on October 16, 2026, at the Dodge County Courthouse. Judge Geoffrey C. Hall presided. The ceremony marks the graduates' completion of comprehensive mental health treatment, community supervision, and full accountability. Reentry Courts...

Annual Caseload and Judicial Workload Statistics Reports for Nebraska's District, County, and Separate Juvenile courts have been uploaded to the Judicial Branch Website. As part of an ongoing effort to provide clear and accessible information, the Weighted Caseload Report has been renamed to...

A swearing-in ceremony for Jennifer Finigan as Chief Probation Officer of District 4A (Douglas County) was held on October 21, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse. Judge Horacio Wheelock administered the oath of office. The ceremony was attended by chief probation officers from around the state...

On October 16, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated Trevor's graduation at a ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, presided over by the Honorable Ryan Stover. The event honored Trevor's successful completion of an intensive, highly structured program centered on recovery...

The 2026 National Guardianship Association (NGA) Conference brought together guardianship professionals from across the country for several days of advanced training, collaborative learning, and national‑level discussion on emerging issues in adult guardianship and supported decision‑making. The...

On September 29, 2026, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Meagan at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony recognized the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, close community supervision, and full...

Fifty new Nebraska State Probation officers were sworn in by Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke of the Nebraska Supreme Court in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony on October 22, 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, the new officers took their oath and received their badges. In his remarks, Chief...

The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has published the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Report. This report provides a breakdown of the 3,730 cases managed by the six ODR-approved mediation centers from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Case types include parenting plans (53%); general/community...

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke presented Judicial Branch Recognition Awards to individuals and team members on October 20, 2026, during the Nebraska Judicial Branch’s 18th annual recognition event. The Employee Recognition Committee selected 13 individuals and one team from the...

On September 22, 2026, the Lancaster County DUI Court and Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a joint graduation ceremony and celebration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law for 15 of its participants (5 DUI Court, 10 Drug Court). The graduates successfully completed a rigorous...