Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte was appointed Court of Appeals judge for the Sixth Judicial District of Nebraska on April 11, 2026. Since 2010, Piccolo has served the 11th Judicial District, first as a county court judge and then as a district court judge. Prior to his judicial appointment...

Fourteen program managers from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation began Program Management Training in January. This six-month program, led by the Probation Program Directors, is a structured learning experience designed to equip managers with the knowledge, tools, and leadership...

Representatives from the Language Access Program recently attended Creighton University’s World Languages Career Fair, hosted by the Modern Languages and Literatures Department. The event highlighted organizations that value multilingual skills, with the goal of demonstrating how world language...

On April 13, 2026, the Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the event, joined by Sarpy County Attorney Michelle Bremer and Sarpy County Public Defender Christopher Lathrop. Special guests...

For approximately the past six years, students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Translation and Interpretation program have participated in interpreter shadowing opportunities within the Nebraska Judicial Branch. As Professor Angela Monterroso shared, “I hope you know how much we...

In observance of Arbor Day, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 4/24/2026.

As part of the 2024 Chief’s Leadership Academy, a working group led by Judge Ryan Post identified a gap in support to district judges when reviewing parenting plans submitted to the court. Douglas County District Court, through their local court rules, has the Conciliation and Mediation Services...

The Douglas County Adult Drug Court held its 132nd commencement ceremony on March 18, 2026, in Omaha, with Judge Timothy Burns presiding. Twelve participants were recognized for successfully completing the program’s rigorous requirements, including sustained abstinence from drugs and alcohol, active...

Chief Probation Officer for District 4J, Mary Visek, will retire effective June 5, 2026. She has served the residents of Douglas County for nearly four decades. Visek began her work with the Judicial Branch as a Probation Officer in 1987. She was later appointed Chief Deputy Probation Officer in...

On April 3, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of four participants at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable Michael Long presided over the ceremony, and retired District Court Judge James Kube delivered the keynote address. Graduation signifies the...