A swearing-in ceremony for Jenifer Gompert as Clerk Magistrate of the Morrill County Court was held April 23, 2026, in the Morrill County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Nebraska. Retired Judge James Worden hosted the ceremony, with Judge Paul Wess administering the oath of office. Deputy Administrator...
A swearing-in ceremony for Yuri Cole as Clerk Magistrate of the Keith County Court and Arthur County Court was held April 30, 2026, in the Keith County Courthouse in Ogallala, Nebraska. Judge Joel Jay officiated the ceremony. State Court Administrator Corey Steel reflected on the importance of the...
In a ceremony in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony on behalf of the Nebraska Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was streamed live and is available for viewing. In his opening remarks, Justice Jason Bergevin...
In honor of Law Day in Nebraska, observed nationally on May 1 each year, the Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments at Aurora High School on April 29, 2026. The visit marked the first time the justices heard court arguments in Aurora, adding a novel way to celebrate Law Day at the school. High...
Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte was appointed Court of Appeals judge for the Sixth Judicial District of Nebraska on April 11, 2026. Since 2010, Piccolo has served the 11th Judicial District, first as a county court judge and then as a district court judge. Prior to his judicial appointment...
For approximately the past six years, students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Translation and Interpretation program have participated in interpreter shadowing opportunities within the Nebraska Judicial Branch. As Professor Angela Monterroso shared, “I hope you know how much we...
Fourteen program managers from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation began Program Management Training in January. This six-month program, led by the Probation Program Directors, is a structured learning experience designed to equip managers with the knowledge, tools, and leadership...
Representatives from the Language Access Program recently attended Creighton University’s World Languages Career Fair, hosted by the Modern Languages and Literatures Department. The event highlighted organizations that value multilingual skills, with the goal of demonstrating how world language...
On April 13, 2026, the Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the event, joined by Sarpy County Attorney Michelle Bremer and Sarpy County Public Defender Christopher Lathrop. Special guests...
In observance of Arbor Day, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 4/24/2026.