In inclement weather, employees should use their best judgment in trying to get to work. If an employee chooses not to report to work, the employee must follow the policy of their particular office for reporting an absence.

Employees choosing not to work due to weather conditions must use accrued vacation leave, earned compensatory time, or, with supervisor approval, may be allowed to make up missed work time within the workweek.

Melissa Ireland, Court Education Director, and Jezharela Arteaga, Judicial Branch Education Trainer, dedicate themselves daily to making sure court staff are adequately equipped with the tools needed for their roles. As the State’s JUSTICE trainers, Ireland and Arteaga work closely with staff and Trial Court Services to coordinate training for employees across the state. Recently, at the request of the Lancaster County Court, the pair scheduled additional days so that an unusually large number of new employees could train together and learn together as a group.

Awarded to: Bert Meschke, County Court Clerk Magistrate for Garfield, Wheeler, and Valley Counties. 

The Employee of the Year recognition is based on performance, professionalism, loyalty, and other accomplishments that exemplify the values and professional standards of the Judicial Branch. The Employee of the Year is a reliable, determined, and results-oriented individual who consistently exceeds their daily work expectations.

Court and Probation offices will be closed on 1/2/23.

Court and Probation offices will be closed on 12/26/22.

Problem-Solving Court Coordinator Chris Reece extends tremendous efforts to support participants in Problem-Solving Court. A recent example is when Reece helped clean and board up some windows at a residence so that a participant could move back in. It is acts like this that show just how selfless and supportive she is to help foster growth of the Problem-Solving Court and meet the needs of the individuals served.

Thank you, Chris, for your devotion to remaining a valuable asset to Problem-Solving Court!

More information will be released soon on the 2023=2035 Probation Reporting Center Services Request for Qualification.

Karen Sperling, formerly Holt County District Court’s Deputy, was always the go-to for answers – recalling names and case numbers off the top of her head, but still checking to confirm. She was thorough, punctual, and expedient – with a robust knowledge of all things in the district court office. Sperling left very big shoes to fill!

Thank you to Karen - for your many years of dedicated service to the Holt County District Court!

On behalf of Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court, we stand by our veterans and would like to acknowledge the selfless service of our nation's veterans and their families. 

We know that each veteran has a unique story and that their military service has shaped them in profound ways, but they are not the sum total of their time served. 

Take time to get to get to know a veteran. They have a lot of lessons to share.

Today we celebrate United States Veterans, past and present. 

Thank you for your service.

Supreme Court Justices held court arguments in the theatre of Nebraska City High School on November 2, 2022, at the invitation of High School Principal Brian Hoover. Justices, lawyers, and staff visited for arguments to raise awareness of court processes and the importance of civics education in today’s society.