What began as a summer 2009 visit to the 10th Judicial District to view the area’s innovative use of technology turned into a goal by the Chief Justice to visit each Nebraska courthouse during the tenure of his administration. Heavican had visited many …
The Court Improvement Project (CIP) hosted approximately 500 attendees at the 2022 Children’s Summit in Kearney, Nebraska. Chief Justice Michael Heavican and Court Administrator Corey Steel welcomed attendees to the two-day conference Wednesday morning, …
The Nebraska Consortium of Tribal, State, and Federal Courts, co-chaired by Judge Andrea Miller and Judge Patrick Runge, traveled to two locations in western Nebraska to engage in conversations with Nebraska’s Native American communities. Consortium …
Judges of the Nebraska Court of Appeals celebrated 10 years of college student outreach at Midland University in Fremont on September 15, 2022. Their College Campus Initiative program began in 2012 at Peru State College and has been held in all non-metro …
Judge Derek Weimer, along with dual court clerks Jonna Jasnoch and Joan Hansen, greeted the Chief Justice on his first stop of the summer tour in the historic courtroom of the Garden County Court at noon on August 15, 2022. All three presented their …
Under LR271 introduced by Senators Tom Brewer and Patty Pansing-Brooks this past legislative session, the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation offices at 521 South 14th Street were officially commissioned as the Chief Standing Bear Justice …
The Cass County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Daniel Henn at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth on June 21, 2022. Henn achieved recognition and praise for completing the program. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the ceremony. …
During the 1991 legislative session, LB90 – the Dispute Resolution Act (DRA) – unanimously passed and was signed by Governor Ben Nelson. The DRA was a direct result of the success from the use of mediation during the farm crisis of the 1980’s that led to …
Justices were treated to a student and community Law Day luncheon following Supreme Court oral arguments at McCook High School in late April. Justices sat at individual tables with a mix of students and community members to facilitate one-on-one …
Harry Potter received a verdict of not guilty following his murder trial in Aurora, Nebraska, on the morning of April 27, 2022. Hampton Public School 5th graders took on roles of Harry Potter, Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Hagrid, and other characters in the …
Harry Potter received a verdict of not guilty following his murder trial in Aurora, Nebraska, on the morning of April 27, 2022. Hampton 5th graders took on roles of Harry Potter, Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Hagrid, and other characters in the fictional …
Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing the month of May as Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Wednesday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony was streamed live from …
A critical component of the 1991 Dispute Resolution Act (DRA) is the system design for access to mediation. It is important that mediation and restorative justice be accessible to the courts, communities, and all Nebraskans, with services provided both …
Two of Nebraska’s Problem-Solving Courts, both in Lancaster County, accepted awards as national mentor courts by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) in early April. As part of NADCP’s mentor court network for 2022-2024, the …
The Sarpy County Wellness Court recognizes its first year of operation in March 2022. On March 8, 2021, the Mental Health Problem-Solving Court accepted its first participant into the program. Throughout the first year of operation, Judge Stefanie Martinez …
The Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation is hosting the second Justice and Behavioral Health Conference this fall. Nebraska's behavioral health and justice systems, along with community partners, share a collective goal of …
On February 14, 2022, Cass County Adult Drug Court celebrated its first graduation at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. Graduate Chase Hinzmann achieved recognition and praise for completing the program. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the …
LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 5th Judicial District (consisting of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and …
The Butler County Problem-Solving Court in David City celebrated the graduation of Bryan Knust, Alexandra Wesley, and Stephanie Harriman on February 8, 2022. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were District 5 Probation Staff, …
Training for Trainers is back and has been completely re-vamped! A group of sixteen Judicial Branch staff members were the first to go through the new blended curriculum which uses a combination of learning environments and modes of instruction. Self-paced …
