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Retirement Open House in honor of Justice Miller-Lerman’s 33 years of service as a Nebraska Appellate Court Judge Friday, October 24, 2025 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Remarks at 3:00 Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Courtrooms with a reception in the Lawyers Room Nebraska State Capitol, 2nd Floor...
An educational session designed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of courtroom coverage was held at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association’s annual convention on August 13, 2025. Working through the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s Bench Media Committee, organizers brought together experienced...
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke was the featured guest of the Omaha Press Club during their monthly meeting in September 2025. Invited by veteran news reporter Mike McKnight, Funke dedicated his remarks to discussing the work and priorities of the state’s highest court. Funke...
The Nebraska Court of Appeals was in session on the campus of Omaha’s College of Saint Mary on Constitution Day, September 17, 2025. The Court divided into its customary two panels of three judges each to hold legal argument sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. The morning...
The Nebraska Supreme Court Language Access Program assisted in facilitating Augustin De La Mora’s presentations at the Nebraska Association of Translators and Interpreters (NATI) annual conference, Bridging Languages with Excellence, held September 5–6 on the University of Nebraska Omaha campus. De...
Sara Gunderson, President Kerri Wiese, Vice President Katherine Armbruster, Secretary Michelle Soto, Treasurer All officers will serve until September 2026. A full listing of committee members can be found: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judges-employee...
The 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court in York celebrated the graduation of two participants, on September 8, 2025. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York County and Seward County Board Members, probation staff, family, and friends. The event marked the...
On September 8, 2025, Courtney celebrated her 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, family members, and friends. Problem-Solving Court graduations...
On August 26, 2025, the Butler County Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of Damian and Ryan. Judge Tina Marroquin presided over the ceremony. In attendance were Butler County Board Members, Senator Jared Storm, District 5 Probation Staff, and friends and family of the graduates. The...
Effective July 1, 2025, the Nebraska Judicial Branch implemented a new protocol for reporting safety and security concerns involving all judges, court personnel, and probation staff. The Security Incident Fact Form is now required for documenting any disturbances, threats, or acts of violence...