York County Court Clerk Magistrate Kathyrn Barnes, York, has retired effective February 11, 2022. She has over 41 years of service with the Judicial Branch. Barnes began her career in York County Court in June 1980 and was appointed clerk magistrate in 2003. “Kathy has been a stable and reliable...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: North Central Problem-Solving Court will celebrate graduation at Custer County in Broken Bow. WHO: Judge Tami Schendt, Host Judge WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Custer County Courtroom Custer County Justice...

Chelsie Sparks, current Assistant Clerk, has been selected to serve as Cheyenne county court clerk magistrate in Sidney, Nebraska. Sparks will begin work as clerk magistrate on February 21, 2022. “Chelsie’s experience with the court and years of public service in county government have prepared her...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Cass County Adult Drug Court will be celebrating its first graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth. WHO: Honorable Michael A. Smith will preside over the graduation from Problem-Solving Court. WHEN...

Nebraska District Court Judge Bryan Meismer of Dakota City, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on February 4, 2022. Meismer heard arguments in the case of State v. Brunsen (21-0354). In this appeal, Brunsen challenges the district court’s denial of his petition to set aside...

Nebraska District Court Judge J Russell Derr of Omaha, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on February 2, 2022. Derr heard arguments in the case of Florence Lake Investments v. Berg (21-350). In this garnishment action, the district court found Zoetis as Plan Administrator...

Nebraska District Court Judge Kevin McManaman of Lincoln, Nebraska, was invited to sit with the Nebraska Supreme Court on February 1, 2022. McManaman heard arguments in the case of State v. Surber (S-20-0856) which is a direct appeal from a conviction and sentence for first degree murder. Surber has...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court in Butler County will be holding a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Butler County Courthouse in David City to honor three successful graduates from the problem-solving...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 18, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. central standard time, in Room 1510 of the State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, to consider the following agenda items: Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the District Court of...

Annette Shafer was selected to serve as Lincoln County Clerk Magistrate in North Platte as of Monday, January 24, 2022. “Annette has 10 years of experience with the Lincoln County Court,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly. “Her knowledge of the various case types, as well as...