The Nebraska Judicial Branch had a record-breaking Orientation attendance of 34 individuals in May! It appears that having a remote Orientation and taking it to the people is paying off as demonstrated through the cohort’s diversity: 34 attendees comprised of current and aspiring interpreter...

A Law-Related Educational Activity sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Judicial Branch In celebration of Law Day, Nebraska fifth graders attended 2024 Job Shadowing events sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association in conjunction with organizers from the courts and...

The Law Day event on May 2 was not just a showcase of legal proceedings but a vivid demonstration of community outreach by the Nebraska Judicial Branch. Fifth-grade students from Lourdes Central Catholic and Hayward Elementary engaged in a courtroom play, portraying a trial where Superman stood...

Awarded to: Kalie Lindsley, Platte County Probation Kalie is an outstanding example of the embodiment of leadership. She excels in problem solving and models superior deductive reasoning skills for her team. She is knowledgeable in both juvenile and adult probation protocol and collaborates well...

In commemorating May 2024 as Problem-Solving Court Month, successful Young Adult Court participant Marisela Morales-Padilla joins Your Nebraska Judicial Branch to discuss the challenging and transformative power of the program. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe to on...

In honor of Law Day in Nebraska, observed nationally on May 1 each year, the Nebraska Supreme Court held oral arguments in the Sidney High School auditorium on May 3, 2024. The visit marked the first time the justices heard court arguments in Sidney, adding a novel way to celebrate Law Day at the...

Appendix Ch1Art12App1 - Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy - Revision History – New Appendix Ch1Art12App2 - Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy - Acknowledgment of Receipt – New Appendix HR No Form number – 6-month Provisional Period Memo – Court – New No...

Crystal Hestekind, District 7 Probation Supervisor in Norfolk, has been selected as Chief Probation Officer for Judicial District 7. Counties in District 7 include Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne. This appointment becomes effective May 20, 2024. Hestekind has a strong...

Saline County Court officials, including Judge Linda Bauer, Saline County Court staff, Deputy County Attorney Jena Mahin, Public Defender Scott Gropp and Saline County Sheriff’s Office, hosted Law Day for fifth-grade students from Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools. The students learned about the court...

District 4 Juvenile Intake Coordinator, Rich Crall has done a superior job as the new coordinator in the largest juvenile probation district in Nebraska. He has a natural instinct for the role and is excellent at supporting staff in determining individualized intake decisions. He balances...