The Interpreter Certification Pathway continues to produce its intended outcomes, as demonstrated by the results of the most recent oral examinations. Tom Fennel (Russian) and Bryan Watkins (French) have advanced along the Pathway by attaining Registered Interpreter status. In addition, Tirzah...

More than 40 aspiring attorneys took a step toward their legal careers by sitting for the Nebraska Bar Exam in Lincoln on February 24 - 25, 2026. Held twice a year, the exam assesses a candidate's legal knowledge and reasoning. Administered by the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Attorney Services Division...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony, on February 17, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduate for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental...

On February 13, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended; he had overseen the graduates’ hearings for much of their time in the program...

The Safe and Healthy Families Court and the Safe and Healthy Families Initiative hosted their annual gathering on February 5, 2026, at the BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event brought together members of the Nebraska Supreme Court, district and juvenile court judges...

The Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE) program, implemented in 2007, is a grant-funded AmeriCorps program which is a probation-created service program, placing AmeriCorps members, titled “RISE Specialists,” across the state. The RISE Specialists currently serve in nine probation...

In observance of President's Day, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 2/16/2026.

Retired Judge James T. Hansen passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Hansen served as judge of the county court beginning in 1986, where he served until his retirement in 2009. One of James’s biggest passions on the bench was addressing issues related to alcohol addiction and driving...

The Platte County Problem-Solving Court reached an important milestone by holding its first graduation ceremony, on January 30, 2026. The event celebrated graduates Cody, Holly, and Dana, marking the success of a program designed to promote accountability, recovery, and community safety. The...

The Office of Public Guardian is the guardian of last resort for over 350 Nebraskans. In our recent annual report, we disclosed some information about these individuals to help stakeholders and members of the public understand our role better. While numbers and reports are vital, we also encourage...