According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Judge J. Michael Fitzgerald retired on May 31, 2023, after serving 27 years on the bench. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Fitzgerald for his many years of service. Read full media release: Judge Fitzgerald retires after 27...

Judge Ryan Carson of Hall County District Court organized and directed a tour of the VA Medical Center for administration, staff, and judges on the Chief Justice’s 2022 summer tour. Following the facility walkthrough, guests and community members packed the courthouse to discuss problem-solving...

The Norfolk Daily News recently published a news article exploring the highly effective rehabilitative programming offered by the Northeast Nebraska Adult Court Problem-Solving Court Program. The piece emphasized the program's remarkable success in addressing charges related to drug offenses with...

In honor of May being designated as Problem-Solving Court Month, the Douglas County Adult Drug Court has organized a month-long Donation Drive. Throughout this period, donation boxes have been conveniently placed in the Omaha Probation offices to collect supplies intended for Table Grace Ministries...

On May 15, 2023, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth to celebrate the accomplishments of Laura. The ceremony, presided over by Judge Michael Smith, recognized Laura’s successful completion of the program. Also in...

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 5/29/2023.

Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated a significant achievement on May 19, 2023, as Lynette Wiegand successfully graduated from the program. The graduation ceremony took place at the Madison County Courthouse, under the Honorable James G. Kube, who presided over the event. The ceremony...

Probation Officer Derek Berg, Papillon, received the 2022 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hero Award. He was selected for the award due to his passion in working with individuals placed on probation for repeat DUIs. Berg is also actively involved in the community and goes above and beyond to...

Darren Duncan, the Chief Probation Officer of District 12, accompanied the Chief Justice's summer tour group during their comprehensive visit to various courts within the 12th Judicial District in mid-August 2022. Duncan assumed the responsibility of accompanying and guiding the group, facilitating...

To commemorate National Problem-Solving Court Month, the Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Ian at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 9, 2023. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Jonathan Crosby, with other attendees including Andrew Erickson and Gary...