The Douglas County Adult Drug Court celebrated its 118 th Drug Court graduation in Omaha on September 22, 2022, at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center. There were 13 graduates recognized for their successful completion of the program’s stringent requirements, which include sustained abstinence from the...

The Nebraska Judicial Branch is committed to providing access to justice to everyone, regardless of the language they speak. To ensure that all individuals receive a fair and equal opportunity to explain their case and participate in court, the Nebraska Supreme Court created the Court Interpreter...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation in Omaha. For the graduates Josue Galvan-Pineda and Ehtna Lollmann, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Shelly...

Fifty-nine Nebraska State Probation officers were sworn in by Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel on October 18, 2022, in the State Capitol Rotunda in front of distinguished guests, family, and friends. Deb Minardi, Probation Administrator, addressed the new officers, their families, and fellow...

Kimberley Mundil recently joined the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation as the Assistant Deputy Administrator for Rehabilitative Services. Prior to joining the Judicial Branch, Kimberley was the Clinical Manager for Bryan Independence Center, a substance use provider for adults and...

Approximately 950 probation, community corrections, behavioral health, and problem-solving court professionals came together September 28-30th in LaVista for the 2022 Justice and Behavioral Health Conference: A Shared Vision with Problem-Solving Courts. This was the second statewide event of its...

The Cass County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Elizabeth Hermsen at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth on September 19, 2022. Hermsen achieved recognition and praise for completing the program. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the ceremony. Also in attendance were Richard...

The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation in Auburn on October 19, 2022, at the Nemaha County District Court. Graduates Eric Carlson, Lance Hays, Michelle Lane, Ashley Pohlman, and Kody Sullivan were recognized for their successful completion of the program. Judge Julie D. Smith...

The third Thursday of October is recognized as Conflict Resolution Day and the American Bar Association recognizes the third week of October as Mediation Week to promote mediation and the work of neutrals. When you ask someone what is the first thing that comes to mind when you say conflict, it’s...

Jodie Roberts, Clerk Magistrate and Ex Officio Clerk of the District Court in Polk County and Assistant Clerk Mykaela Dishong took on numerous additional responsibilities during a recent period of staffing transitions in the 5th Judicial District. Roberts and Dishong partnered to assist other...