Judge of the District Court, Richard Birch, is retiring effective May 31, 2022. Birch served as District Court judge in North Platte since 2011. In his announcement letter to the Governor, Birch noted, “It has been a privilege serving the citizens of the State of Nebraska and serving in the 11 th...

Judges Horacio Wheelock, Shelly Stratman, and Todd Engleman will discuss Omaha’s Problem-Solving Courts during a community information session on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from Noon to 1:00 PM at the Douglas County Courthouse in room LEC-4. Judges will share an insider’s view of the Douglas County...

"As many have noted, Brad was a problem-solver, determined to do what was right for his city, his state, and his country. There was no cause he was more dedicated to, or problem he wished to solve more, than those in the juvenile justice system. Until his dying day, Brad was trying to find ways to...

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom. The month...

In honor of Law Day, Nebraska Supreme Court Justices will hold oral arguments in the McCook High School auditorium on April 28, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. “McCook Public Schools is extremely excited to experience this wonderful learning opportunity for our students,” noted Public Schools Business Manager...

Nebraska District Court Judge Leo Dobrovolny of Gering, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Dobrovolny heard arguments in the case of State v. Ellis, S-21-0595. After being convicted of first degree murder, the appellant, Roy Ellis, seeks post...

Nebraska District Court Judge James Doyle IV of Lexington, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on March 31, 2022. Doyle heard arguments in the case of State v. Ellis, S-21-0595. After being convicted of first degree murder, the appellant, Roy Ellis, seeks post-conviction...

Nebraska District Court Judge J. Michael Coffey of Omaha, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on March 31, 2022. Coffey heard arguments in the case of Elbert v. Young (S21-0211). In this appeal, Mark D. Elbert alleges that Appellees portrayed him in a false light, libeled...

A three-judge sentencing panel for State of Nebraska v. Roberto Silva, Jr., CR 22-54, in the District Court for Sarpy County has been named. Presiding Judge Nathan Cox requested the Chief Justice appoint two judges as panel members, in accordance with Nebraska statute. The judges, Michael Piccolo...

Two of Nebraska’s Problem-Solving Courts, both in Lancaster County, have been designated as national mentor courts by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). To celebrate the national distinction, both Courts will receive awards during a meeting of the Lancaster County Board of...