Nebraska Judicial Branch

Judge Riko Bishop welcomed Cornhusker Girls State participants to the Nebraska Court of Appeals on Thursday afternoon.

Judge Bishop, a former Girls State participant, talked to the group about the Judicial Branch’s commitment to civic and law-related education as well as explaining the court system and inspiring future generations to pursue careers in law.

Sherri Dennis has been named Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Nebraska Judicial Branch. In this role she will assist the Chief Information Officer in leading the Information Technology Systems Division.

Sherri Dennis Announced as Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Nebraska Judicial Branch | Nebraska Judicial Branch

Court Services Division is proud to announce that Sara Fowler has been honored with the prestigious CORE Champion Award from the National Association for Court Management (NACM)

Sara has been instrumental in shaping how the court serves its users and instilling public trust by developing education using what she learned while participating in the NACM CORE program.

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CIP continues to support Upstream Mapping, a community-driven initiative that helps local stakeholders identify gaps in services, strengthen partnerships, and build prevention-focused solutions that keep children safe and families connected with a recent training in Dakota County.

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Interested in becoming an interpreter for Nebraska's courts and probation offices?

Interpreter Orientation is TWO MONTHS away. This two-day orientation will give you what you can’t pick up on your own:

• An understanding of how interpreting works in courts and probation
• What’s expected of you from day one including ethics, professionalism, and the official record
• How to navigate real-world scenarios you’ll encounter in assignments

Here’s why you should register now:

• Get ahead of the curve before the busy summer season
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A swearing-in ceremony for Yuri Cole as Clerk Magistrate of the Keith County Court and Arthur County Court was held April 30, 2026, in the Keith County Courthouse in Ogallala, Nebraska. Judge Joel Jay officiated the ceremony. State Court Administrator Corey Steel reflected on the importance of the role of clerk magistrate to the courts they serve, the Judicial Branch, and the communities at large. Additionally, he noted the recent passings of former Clerk Magistrate Robin Cobaugh and Judge Edward Steenburg. https://nejudicial.com/43m7Xpg

A swearing-in ceremony for Jenifer Gompert as Clerk Magistrate of the Morrill County Court was held April 23, 2026, in the Morrill County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Nebraska. Retired Judge James Worden hosted the ceremony, with Judge Paul Wess administering the oath of office. Deputy Administrator for Trial Court Services Amy Prenda delivered remarks noting the vital importance of the role of clerk magistrate to the community and the court. https://nejudicial.com/4dZbijh

In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 5/25/2026.

Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Vernon Daniels has announced his retirement effective December 31.

His 25 year career leaves a legacy of service, including being honored with a Distinguished Judge Award by the Supreme Court in 2021.

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