On March 18, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. They are proud to honor the graduates through this demonstration of achievement. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony, attended by Sarpy County...
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants, on March 17, 2026, at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony recognized the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, close community supervision...
A reality for youth and families living in rural areas of Nebraska is that access to essential treatment and supportive services is significantly more challenging. This is even more essential for youth who come before the court for a delinquent or status offense and are system-involved. Many times...
On March 18, 2026, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court honored the graduation of two participants during a ceremony held at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. The event recognized the successful completion of a rigorous program that combines comprehensive mental health...
On March 11, 2026, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court in Kearney celebrated graduation, honoring three participants. The ceremony was presided over by Judge John Marsh. The event marked the graduates' successful completion of an intensive program featuring comprehensive mental health...
Judicial Branch Education has chosen Leah Cech to serve as the Director of Court Education, effective March 9, 2026. This position supports a team providing training and ongoing education, onboarding, and outreach for all Nebraska court staff. Cech began her work with the Nebraska Judicial Branch in...
On February 2, 2026, two participants celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, as well as family members and friends. Problem...
The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on March 18, 2026, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...
Chief Justice Jeff Funke and Court of Appeals Judge Riko Bishop were joined in the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom by participants in Hall County Leadership Unlimited on March 20, 2026. The group spent an hour with the judges, who spoke about the Nebraska Judicial Branch as well as their personal...
The Sarpy County Reentry Court celebrated its latest graduation ceremony on March 4, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Stefanie Martinez presiding over the event. This ceremony signifies the successful completion of a rigorous program that includes comprehensive drug...