On March 18, 2026, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court honored the graduation of two participants during a ceremony held at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. The event recognized the successful completion of a rigorous program that combines comprehensive mental health...

A reality for youth and families living in rural areas of Nebraska is that access to essential treatment and supportive services is significantly more challenging. This is even more essential for youth who come before the court for a delinquent or status offense and are system-involved. Many times...

On March 11, 2026, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court in Kearney celebrated graduation, honoring three participants. The ceremony was presided over by Judge John Marsh. The event marked the graduates' successful completion of an intensive program featuring comprehensive mental health...

On February 2, 2026, two participants celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, as well as family members and friends. Problem...

Judicial Branch Education has chosen Leah Cech to serve as the Director of Court Education, effective March 9, 2026. This position supports a team providing training and ongoing education, onboarding, and outreach for all Nebraska court staff. Cech began her work with the Nebraska Judicial Branch in...

Chief Justice Jeff Funke and Court of Appeals Judge Riko Bishop were joined in the Nebraska Supreme Court courtroom by participants in Hall County Leadership Unlimited on March 20, 2026. The group spent an hour with the judges, who spoke about the Nebraska Judicial Branch as well as their personal...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on March 18, 2026, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...

The Sarpy County Reentry Court celebrated its latest graduation ceremony on March 4, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Stefanie Martinez presiding over the event. This ceremony signifies the successful completion of a rigorous program that includes comprehensive drug...

The Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court, located in Lincoln County, held a graduation ceremony for three participants on March 12, 2026, in North Platte, with Judge Michael Piccolo presiding. This milestone represents the successful completion of a rigorous program that integrates comprehensive...

On March 9, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Saline County District Courthouse in Wilbur, with Judge David Bargen presiding. The event’s featured speaker was Justin Antons of Directions Counseling in Beatrice. Other team members in attendance included...