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The Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, is now available online. The report is found in the Publications section of the Judicial Branch Website: Annual Report Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation FY25
On Tuesday, November 18, Jeffrey Funke, Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, visited Nebraska City Middle School for an assembly. The Chief Justice spoke on his background, his appointment to the bench, and his duties as Chief Justice. He discussed the importance of perseverance, utilizing...
The Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) has published the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report. This report provides a breakdown of the 3,996 cases managed from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, by the six ODR-approved mediation centers. Case types include parenting plans (41.9%); Specialized ADR...
In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 11/27/2025 and 11/28/2025.
On October 8, 2025, a distinguished panel including Chief Justice Jeffery Funke, District Court Judge Christina Marroquin, Deputy Cass County Public Defender Angela Minahan, PSC Program Specialist Tara Bos, and York County Attorney Gary Olson conducted a presentation and panel discussion focusing on...
On November 18, 2025, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Special guests included Senator Bob Hallstrom, Probation Administrator Gene Cotter, and Supreme Court Justice Jason...
The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on November 14, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. The event celebrated the participant's successful completion of a rigorous program that integrates comprehensive behavioral health...
James Bankhead, Specialized Probation Officer in District 4J was recognized as an Ambassador for Youth Rights by the Education Rights Counsel in a celebration in Omaha on November 13. James has served in his role for the past 12 years, guiding young people and their families during some of the most...
On November 12, 2025, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court in Kearney celebrated Veterans Day with a special graduation ceremony honoring participant Eric Nesiba, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, along with all Veterans Treatment Court participants, Veteran Mentors, and team members. The...
The Nebraska Court of Appeals held oral arguments in the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners Board Room in Kearney, on November 12, 2025. Chief Judge Francie Riedmann, Judge Frankie Moore, and Judge Riko Bishop presided over the session, offering University of Nebraska at Kearney students a...