Fifty-six 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 23, 2025. Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, the new officers took their oath and received their badges. In his remarks...

Ryan N. Decker of Lincoln was appointed as a county court judge for the 3rd Judicial District of Nebraska (Lancaster County) on October 20, 2025. The vacancy was due to the retirement of Judge Laurie J. Yardley. Read Governor Media Release: Governor Pillen Appoints Decker as County Court Judge in...

Richard P. McGowan of Omaha was appointed as a district court judge for the 4th Judicial District of Nebraska (Douglas County) on October 20, 2025. The vacancy was due to the retirement of Judge Leigh Ann Retelsdorf. Read Governor Media Release: Governor Pillen Appoints McGowan as District Court...

Judicial Branch Education (JBE) hosted the first-ever educational event for frontline court professionals. Nearly 50 Assistant Clerks and Division Managers attended the event which took place over the course of two days at the College Park Campus in Grand Island. Session topics included Legal...

County Court Judge Linda Bauer of the First Judicial District, along with Judge Stephanie Hansen and Judge Marcela Keim, both of the Fourth Judicial District, were announced as the 2025 Distinguished Judge Award recipients by Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke. On October 8, 2025, during his midday address...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 10/13/2025.

The 2025 CIP Children’s Summit, held September 23–24 in Kearney, brought together over 400 child welfare professionals, judges, attorneys, advocates, and community leaders under the powerful theme “Inspiring Hope for the Future.” With two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and collaborative...

On September 16, 2025, the Lancaster County DUI Court and the Lancaster County Adult Drug Court hosted a joint graduation ceremony and celebration. The event commemorated the successful completion of a rigorous program involving comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community...

On September 17, 2025, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court held a graduation celebrating the most recent participant to successfully complete the program. District Court Judge Nathan Cox presided over the graduation. Also in attendance for the graduation were Rosario Orozco Ramirez...

An educational session designed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of courtroom coverage was held at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association’s annual convention on August 13, 2025. Working through the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s Bench Media Committee, organizers brought together experienced...