Judge of the Seward County Court, C. Jo Petersen, is retiring effective September 30, 2025. Petersen served as County Court Judge for the 5th Judicial District in Seward, Nebraska, for over a dozen years. nejudicial.com/4mxbJDR

The Hall County Courthouse opened its doors during ‘Meet the Judges: Family Fun Day,’ an event designed for system-involved youth in need. The event was made possible through the combined efforts of Courts, Probation and numerous community partners. nejudicial.com/45CfkcS

Just over 200 law students sat for the Nebraska State Bar Exam on July 29th and 30th. Students who pass the Bar Exam will be sworn-in as lawyers on the afternoon of Thursday, September 25, 2025, at a ceremony held in Lincoln. nejudicial.com/45B9pFc

A swearing-in ceremony for Pandora Garcia as Clerk Magistrate and Ex-Officio Clerk of District Court was held on August 12, at the Dundy County Courthouse. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke administered the oath of office while on his summer tour of SW Nebraska. nejudicial.com/3JjkNOm

Chawnta Durham of North Platte was appointed as a district court judge for the 11th Judicial District of Nebraska on August 11, 2025. The vacancy was due to the resignation of Judge Matthew D. Neher. nejudicial.com/3JilS9h

At the Conference of Chief Justices', Court of Appeals Judge Frankie Moore & State Court Administrator Corey Steel assumed presidencies of 2 major court organizations. For two months, they will represent Nebraska’s courts on national policy and leadership. nejudicial.com/3HDvg6P

Continuing the Supreme Court’s annual tradition of visiting courthouses throughout the state in summer, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke led members of the Court and staff through a tour of southwest Nebraska. nejudicial.com/41kBvDd

The Franklin County Courthouse has stood as the cornerstone of justice in Franklin County for a century, and during the Chief Justice’s summer tour, the Supreme Court recognized its 100th anniversary with a proclamation from Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke. nejudicial.com/41hUXAx

The Court’s tour of SW Nebraska courthouses continued its 2nd day with an opening stop in McCook. From there, the group traveled to the Hitchcock County courthouse. Continuing on to the Dundy County Courthouse, then the Chase County courthouse in Imperial. nejudicial.com/3VgwpnW

Starting the last day of the tour, justices of the Supreme Court and staff received a tour of the newly renovated Frontier County courthouse in Stockville. Arriving next at the Gosper County courthouse and the last stop was the Phelps County courthouse. nejudicial.com/4mwnZ88

Konia Fries officially took the oath of office as Clerk Magistrate of the Cass County Court on August 14, 2025, during a ceremony at the Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Judge David Partsch presided over and hosted the event. nejudicial.com/3UHTujd

Clerk magistrates & court professionals gathered at the 2025 National Association for Court Management (NACM) Annual Conference, focused on advancing court innovation, strengthening professional development, & fostering nationwide networking relationships. nejudicial.com/3JrRnhc

The Nebraska Judicial Branch has updated its official website address. Please note the new URL: nebraskajudicial.gov. The previous address, supremecourt.nebraska.gov, is no longer the primary site. nejudicial.com/45Oclya

The Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of Omaha’s College of Saint Mary on Constitution Day: September 17, 2025. The Court of Appeals will hold legal arguments at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on campus in the Gross Auditorium. nejudicial.com/3Vc0Yey

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 9/1/2025.

The Nebraska Judicial Branch hosted one of its largest Language Access Orientations yet on Aug 25–26. The event brought together a vibrant group of participants who truly reflected the communities served every day in Nebraska’s courts and probation offices.nejudicial.com/47Mfe59

Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, Lindsey Miller-Lerman, is retiring effective October 31, 2025. Miller-Lerman represents the Second Judicial District of Nebraska’s Supreme Court. nejudicial.com/3UTMLTs

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