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    Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Graduation

    Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Graduation

    August 28, 2023
    Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Russell Supencheck and Jesse Tobin on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Hall County. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Veterans Treatment Court Judge Ryan C. Carson presided over the ceremony, and Chief Probation Officer Connie Hultine was the keynote speaker. Hultine shared her last words for the graduates...Read more

    Cedar County District and County Courts Join Forces in Courtroom Technology Showcase

    Cedar County District and County Courts Join Forces in Courtroom Technology Showcase

    August 23, 2023
    In a noteworthy demonstration of courtroom technological advances, Clerk of the District Court Janet Wiechelman, and Clerk Magistrate Diane Sudbeck, came together on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, as part of the Chief Justice’s Summer Tour to unveil their new electronic equipment. This demonstration, hosted by District Judge Bryan Meismer, showcased the utilization of state-funded equipment in a simulated protection order hearing. Witnessed by a mixed audience of Supreme Court justices,...Read more

    Winnebago Tribal Court Engages Nebraska Supreme Court on Discussion of State-Tribal Relations

    Winnebago Tribal Court Engages Nebraska Supreme Court on Discussion of State-Tribal Relations

    August 23, 2023
    The Winnebago Tribal Court, under the leadership of Chief Judge Patrick Runge and Court Administrator Jennifer Berridge, opened its doors on August 16, 2023, to the Nebraska Supreme Court Summer Tour group for a dialogue centered on the dynamics between state and tribal courts. Chief Judge Runge discussed the complexities of overlapping jurisdiction with state courts, particularly those within Thurston County. With insight and expertise, he and Berridge guided the visiting group through the...Read more

    Nebraska Supreme Court Celebrates Schuyler Community with Proclamation and Court Tour

    Nebraska Supreme Court Celebrates Schuyler Community with Proclamation and Court Tour

    August 21, 2023
    The Schuyler community rolled out the red carpet for the Chief Justice's Summer Tour on August 14, 2023, by seamlessly blending four significant events into one memorable visit. The day kicked off with a courthouse tour emphasizing bilingual services and community engagement. Judges Tina Marroquin and Andrew Lange, along with Clerk Magistrate Ellen Faltys, Clerk of the District Court Minda McKitrick, and Probation Chief Carrie Rodriguez organized and led the group. Following the tour, an...Read more

    Weighted Caseload Reports for Fiscal Year 2023 Posted

    Weighted Caseload Reports for Fiscal Year 2023 Posted

    August 18, 2023
    Weighted Caseload Reports for Nebraska's district, county, and separate juvenile courts have been uploaded to the Judicial Branch Website. Weighted caseload statistics approximate the number of judges needed to handle the current caseload based upon the calculations of a three-year rolling average of case filing data. Therefore, when weighted caseload statistics are examined in conjunction with other compelling and critical metrics, they provide a vital part of an objective and standardized...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Bankhead Honored

    Bankhead

    Everyday Heroes: Bankhead Honored

    August 18, 2023
    Douglas County Juvenile Probation Officer James Bankhead regularly demonstrates his dedication to his young clients. Recently, on his own time, he visited a probationer on the anniversary of the violent death of his brother. Bankhead visited with his client and his mother bearing flowers and cookies – reaching out to see if they needed anything. James, thank you for understanding that probation work is so much more than just supervision, and recognizing the importance of relationships.Read more

    Nebraska Courts Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Language Access

    Proclamation Ceremony

    Nebraska Courts Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Language Access

    August 17, 2023
    Nebraska Chief Justice Michael Heavican announced August 14, 2023, as the day the Judicial Branch has set aside to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Language Access in the Courts across the state. Heavican declared the anniversary during a proclamation signing ceremony in the District Court at the Colfax County Courthouse in Schuyler. The ceremony was a featured event during the Chief Justice’s 2023 Summer Tour the second full week in August. State Court Administrator Corey Steel began the...Read more

    Scams Continue Through Email and Phone with False Court Notifications

    Scam

    Scams Continue Through Email and Phone with False Court Notifications

    August 8, 2023
    A court-related scam has surfaced in central Nebraska, notifying individuals of non-existent court fine/fee balances. In response to the ever-changing number of email and phone scams perpetrated against the public, the Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division created a reporting system for those who receive false information. Feel free to direct consumers to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office at (800) 727-6432. Their consumer protection team will help individuals file complaints about...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Reynoldson & Hooey Honored

    Reynoldson and Hooey

    Everyday Heroes: Reynoldson & Hooey Honored

    August 3, 2023
    Clerk Magistrate Laura Reynoldson coordinates the Holt County Court’s Law Day Celebration with assistance from Court Reporter Kami Hooey. They both were presented with Law Day Job Shadowing Certificates of Appreciation by Chief Justice Heavican and Nebraska State Bar Foundation President Steve Seglin during a recent legal community celebration in O’Neill. Courts need knowledgeable court employees to bring civics education to the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you, Laura and Kami. You are ‘everyday...Read more

    Probation Management AC4E Award: AC4E Team

    AC4E Team

    Probation Management AC4E Award: AC4E Team

    July 26, 2023
    Probation’s AC4E Award has been presented to the AC4E team: Shane Stutzman, Sara Quiroz, Eric Maly (Administrative Office), Melanie Berry (District 2), and Julia Evers (District 4J). AC4E Award recipients personify the eight principles of evidence-based practice, four core values of AC4E, and one vision and mission. AC4E Award recipients create a culture rooted in the values and importance of AC4E and exemplify coaching for excellence, as evidenced by their team’s success.Read more

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