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    Stormer Swearing-In Ceremony Held in Wilber

    Stormer Swearing-In Ceremony Held in Wilber

    July 19, 2023
    Melanie Stormer, new Chief Probation Officer for District 1, was sworn-in Tuesday, July 19, 2023, in the Saline County District Courtroom by District Judge Julie Smith. Stormer has over 20 years of prior experience, including service as a Chief Probation Officer of a rural jurisdiction, probation supervisor, clinical supervisor for the problem-solving court, program coordinator (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) for youth, and most recently served as a national consultant involving the training,...Read more

    Nebraska Probation Week Celebrated With Proclamation from Chief Justice

    Nebraska Probation Week Celebrated With Proclamation from Chief Justice

    July 18, 2023
    The State Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 16 to July 22, 2023, an event that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within the state's legal framework. Chief Justice Michael Heavican officially declared the week, urging all citizens, especially those in the legal community, to observe and acknowledge the occasion. To mark the event, Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke hosted a proclamation ceremony on July 17, in the Supreme Court's courtroom. The...Read more

    New Video for Attorneys on Nebraska Education Rights

    New Video for Attorneys on Nebraska Education Rights

    July 14, 2023
    Court Improvement Project and Education Rights Counsel collaborate to produce video for attorneys outlining education rights in Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP) staff, together with Education Rights Counsel (ERC) Executive Director, Lauren Micek Vargas, and ERC Managing Attorney, Elizabeth Eynon-Kokrda, recorded and produced an educational video targeting attorneys outlining the history, challenges, and successes of pre-K - 12 students obtaining education equity in Nebraska. From the...Read more

    Probation Management Above and Beyond Award: Susan Huber

    Susan Huber

    Probation Management Above and Beyond Award: Susan Huber

    July 13, 2023
    Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Susan Huber, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, from District 9 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership qualities. Award winners routinely build relationships, use a team approach to complex problems and make data-driven decisions. Recipients identify opportunities to take initiative and lead by example.Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Yrkoski Honored

    Yrkoski

    Everyday Heroes: Yrkoski Honored

    July 6, 2023
    Assistant Clerk, Kathy Yrkoski, relocated to Boone and Nance Counties in 2021 from Platte County. While fulfilling her courtroom duties, she embraced the challenge of assuming Assistant Clerk responsibilities in both County Court and District Court, effectively dividing her time between the two counties. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with her cheerful demeanor and positive outlook, made the integration of District Court responsibilities more manageable. Her willingness to travel to other...Read more

    Court and Probation Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023

    Independence Day

    Court and Probation Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023

    June 29, 2023
    In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 7/4/2023.Read more

    Probation Management Above and Beyond Award: Erin Sliva

    Erin Sliva

    Probation Management Above and Beyond Award: Erin Sliva

    June 29, 2023
    Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Erin Sliva, Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor, from District 2 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership qualities. Award winners routinely build relationships, use a team approach to complex problems and make data-driven decisions. Recipients identify opportunities to take initiative and lead by...Read more

    Cadwallader Appointed Deputy CIO for Nebraska Judicial Branch

    Cadwallader Appointed Deputy CIO for Nebraska Judicial Branch

    June 27, 2023
    The Nebraska Judicial Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Cadwallader as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO), effective May 1, 2023. In his new position, Cadwallader will play a pivotal role in advancing the ongoing transformation of the Judicial Branch's Information Technology (IT) operations and infrastructure. With over two decades in public service within the IT field, Cadwallader brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Prior to joining the...Read more

    Four Graduate from Douglas County Young Adult Court

    Four Graduate from Douglas County Young Adult Court

    June 27, 2023
    The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of Jessica Jiminez, Kyle Jones, Isaac Roman, and Symphany Samuels at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on June 21, 2023. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability for the graduates. Judge Shelly Stratman presided. This is a great achievement for the graduates, and we proudly celebrate their success. Pictured (from...Read more

    Probation Launches New Engaged Field Visits Course Through New Probation Officer Training

    Probation Launches New Engaged Field Visits Course Through New Probation Officer Training

    June 23, 2023
    Judicial Branch Education has recently introduced an innovative in-person course called Engaged Field Visits as an integral part of the New Probation Officer Training program. This innovative training aims to equip officers with the necessary skills to establish meaningful connections with individuals and their support networks while conducting field visits in various community settings, including homes, schools, workplaces, and other relevant locations. Unlike conventional discussions that...Read more

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