Judge Derek R. Vaughn of the Douglas County District Court was appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court on November 10, 2025. Vaughn joined the district court bench of the 4 th Judicial District in 2023, moving from the 4 th District County Court, where he served as judge from 2013. Before his...

Conestoga High School students were given a firsthand look at the judicial process from inside their school when the Nebraska Supreme Court convened in the school's auditorium on November 5, 2025. The event was held at the invitation of Principal Rob Geise and underscored the Court’s commitment to...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/11/2025.

Nebraska Probation, Problem-Solving (PSC) and Young Adult Court (YAC) officers ( photo above: left to right) Michelle Shultheis (District 9), Sarah Acri (District 4A), Kayla Curry (4A), Angela Smith (District 9 PSC Coordinator) and Keirna Ostwald (District 4A YAC) participated in a panel...

The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Team recently honored Judge James Kube for his 16 years of dedicated service as a Drug Court Judge. In a heartfelt presentation, the team gifted Judge Kube a framed certificate and a personalized keychain to recognize his unwavering commitment to the program...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of three participants, on October 20, 2025, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that combines comprehensive drug treatment...

On October 20, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable James Kube presiding. The event marked the successful completion of an intensive program that combines comprehensive behavioral health treatment...

On October 15, 2025, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. The Honorable Judge Shelly Stratman presided over the event. The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health...

The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated a graduation ceremony, on October 6, 2025, at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. The Honorable Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the event, joined by guests Chris Perone and Richard Fedde from the Cass County Attorney’s Office, and...

Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman was joined by distinguished guests, family, friends, and colleagues in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, and virtually, on Friday, October 24, 2025 to celebrate the culmination of her 33-years of dedicated service to the Nebraska Judiciary. An...