On November 18, 2024, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, celebrating the achievements of Courtney, Jamie, and Pat. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Michael A. Smith. This milestone marks the successful...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/28/2024 and 11/29/2024.

Separate juvenile judges in Omaha opened the doors of the Douglas County Justice Center on Saturday, November 23, to celebrate National Adoption Day with the community. Starting with a press conference, the celebration continued with adoption hearings in the juvenile courtrooms on the second and...

In a solemn yet festive ceremony, Chief Justice Jeffrey J. Funke donned his judicial robe in the presence of his family, representatives from Nebraska’s executive and legislative branches, and over 80 judges from across the state. The investiture ceremony, held in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State...

MaryPat Coe, Project Specialist at the Court Improvement Project, received the Aequitas Award from the Education Rights Counsel (ERC) at their annual meeting on November 14, 2024. The award is presented to community advocates who have made a significant impact on advancing educational equity in...

Chief Justice Jeff Funke and the justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court hosted newly elected state senators in the judicial wing of the State Capitol, fostering collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Funke, who has served at the Capitol for over eight years but recently stepped...

The Nebraska Supreme Court has released its Strategic Plan for Information Technology for FY 2025-2027, detailing priorities for the Court’s IT Division. The plan is available at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/publication-report-files/IT-Strategic-Plan-FY-25-27.pdf The...

In honor of Veterans Day, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court collaborated with Conestoga Public Schools’ kindergarteners in Cass County, who provided hand-written thank you notes to veterans. Along with the thank you notes, the veterans were given customized dog tags, challenge...

On November 12, 2024, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Angel at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn. Presiding over the ceremony, Judge Richard Smith honored this milestone achievement alongside the graduates' family and friends. The event marked the successful...

Awarded to: Norma Argueta, Senior Secretary, District 3A Norma Argueta, District 3A Probation Office, has shown exceptional commitment to her peers and the Lancaster County community. Her dedication is evident through her active recruitment of highly qualified employees and unwavering support for...