The North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one participant, on March 23, 2026, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The graduation marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...

On the afternoon of April 1, 2026, Elkhorn High School welcomed the Nebraska Supreme Court for oral arguments, aiming to demonstrate to students the role of courts in the justice system and the societal impacts of court decisions. The Supreme Court routinely visits high schools three times a year...

On March 17, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for five participants at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Tanner Cohoe from the Wellbeing Initiative was the guest speaker. Cohoe is a Recovery Community Navigator and...

High School sophomore students from around the state had the opportunity to hear from Judge Riko Bishop on Wednesday, April 1. Organized by The Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, this annual event invites high school sophomores from across Nebraska to spend a full day at the Capitol, engaging...

Recognizing the opportunity to engage law students gathered at Creighton for Supreme Court arguments on April 1, 2026, Court of Appeals Judge Francie Riedmann assembled a panel of current and former judicial law clerks to discuss clerkship positions as a valuable alternative to immediately entering...

The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on March 24, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the event, which was attended by Andrew Erickson and Dennis Marks, along with participants’ family members and friends. Graduation...

On March 18, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. They are proud to honor the graduates through this demonstration of achievement. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony, attended by Sarpy County...

The Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants, on March 17, 2026, 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...

A reality for youth and families living in rural areas of Nebraska is that access to essential treatment and supportive services is significantly more challenging. This is even more essential for youth who come before the court for a delinquent or status offense and are system-involved. Many times...

On March 18, 2026, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court honored the graduation of two participants during a ceremony held at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. The event recognized the successful completion of a rigorous program that combines comprehensive mental health...