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    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    September 11, 2023
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) on Friday, September 15, 2023. The six Court of Appeals judges will divide into their customary morning and afternoon panels with three judges per session. Morning arguments begin with an introductory presentation at 9:00 a.m. and afternoon court starts at 1:00 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center on the Omaha campus. Chief Judge Mike Pirtle of Omaha will...Read more

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation

    September 5, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Sarpy County Wellness Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: September 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Problem-...Read more

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    September 1, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The North Central Problem-Solving Court team is celebrating graduation. WHO: Judge Tami Schendt, Host WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Custer County Courtroom Custer County Justice Center 604 Heritage Drive Broken Bow, NE 68822 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community...Read more

    Judicial Resources Commission to Hold Public Hearing September 15

    Judicial Resources Commission to Hold Public Hearing September 15

    August 31, 2023
    PUBLIC HEARING : The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. central daylight time, in Room 1507 of the State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, to consider : Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the County Court, 4th Judicial District, due to the recent appointment of Judge Derek R. Vaughn to the District Court bench. Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the District Court, 11th Judicial District, due...Read more

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    August 28, 2023
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) on Friday, September 15, 2023. The six Court of Appeals judges will divide into their customary morning and afternoon panels with three judges per session. Morning arguments begin with an introductory presentation at 9:30 a.m. and afternoon court starts at 1:00 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center on the Omaha campus. Chief Judge Mike Pirtle of Omaha will...Read more

    Judge James E. Doyle, IV, of Nebraska, to receive William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence

    Judge James E. Doyle, IV, of Nebraska, to receive William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence

    August 24, 2023
    Media release from the National Center for State Courts Williamsburg, Va. (Aug. 22, 2023) – District Court Judge James E. Doyle, IV, of Nebraska has been named the recipient of the 28th Annual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence presented by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). One of the highest judicial recognitions in the country, the Rehnquist Award honors a state court judge who demonstrates the outstanding qualities of judicial excellence, including integrity,...Read more

    Judge James Doyle to Retire from District Court Bench

    Judge James Doyle to Retire from District Court Bench

    August 22, 2023
    District Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District, James E. Doyle IV, is retiring August 31, 2023. In his retirement letter to the Governor and Chief Justice, Doyle noted that he is “thankful for the opportunity to have served in the office.” Counties in Nebraska’s 11th Judicial District include Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas. Doyle is currently presiding judge of the Midwest...Read more

    Graduation Ceremony for Lancaster County DUI Court

    Graduation Ceremony for Lancaster County DUI Court

    August 16, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: Lancaster County DUI Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Lancaster County DUI Court graduation WHO: Judge Darla S. Ideus, presiding WHEN: August 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Lancaster City Council Chambers 555 South 10 th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Problem-solving courts are...Read more

    Jennifer Raburn Chosen to Lead County Court in Beaver City

    Jennifer Raburn Chosen to Lead County Court in Beaver City

    August 15, 2023
    Jennifer Raburn, Assistant Clerk in Red Willow County Court, has been selected to serve as Furnas County Court Clerk Magistrate in Beaver City. Raburn will begin work in Furnas County on August 21, 2023. “Jennifer’s time and training in Red Willow County Court will be invaluable in her taking on her new responsibilities with the Furnas County Court,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly. “She has served as traveling courtroom clerk for Judge Anne Paine and has excellent...Read more

    Carly Noack Chosen to Lead County Court in Aurora

    Carly Noack Chosen to Lead County Court in Aurora

    August 11, 2023
    Carly Noack, Acting Clerk Magistrate, and former assistant clerk has been selected to serve as Hamilton County Court Clerk Magistrate in Aurora. Noak began work in her permanent position on August 7, 2023. “Carly has taken on tremendous responsibility as acting clerk magistrate in Hamilton County Court,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly. “Her dedication and experience will serve her well as she takes on the mantle of clerk magistrate for Hamilton County Court on a...Read more

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