Hon. Michael G. Heavican Chief Justice
State Court

Nebraska Judicial District 9 reports success with parenting plan review pilot program

Nebraska’s Ninth Judicial District has implemented a new pilot program reviewing parenting plans for legal compliance before hearings. The initiative streamlines processes for both attorneys and self-represented litigants while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Brian C. Buescher, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Federal Court

Omaha man sentenced to 22 months for assaulting federal officer

Lesley A. Woods, Attorney
Federal Court

Lincoln man sentenced to over 10 years for methamphetamine conspiracy

Hon. Michael G. Heavican Chief Justice
State Court

Nebraska study examines access to services for justice-involved youth in rural districts

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Hon. Michael G. Heavican Chief Justice
State Court

Two graduate from Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court in March ceremony

Two individuals graduated from Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court in a ceremony recognizing their completion of an intensive rehabilitation program. The event highlighted efforts by Nebraska’s judicial system to offer alternatives for nonviolent offenders. The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch supports these initiatives through statewide programs aimed at increasing access and consistency.

U.S. Attorney Lesley A. Woods, Attorney General
Federal Court

Nebraska man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl distribution conspiracy resulting in death

Carlos Lopez Montoya has been sentenced to twenty years for his role in a conspiracy that distributed fentanyl leading to a fatal overdose in Omaha. Several other defendants have also received lengthy prison terms related to this case.
Hon. Michael G. Heavican Chief Justice
State Court

Nebraska Judicial District 9 reports success with parenting plan review pilot program

Nebraska’s Ninth Judicial District has implemented a new pilot program reviewing parenting plans for legal compliance before hearings. The initiative streamlines processes for both attorneys and self-represented litigants while ensuring statutory requirements are met.

Brian C. Buescher, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Federal Court

Omaha man sentenced to 22 months for assaulting federal officer

Osmar Lorenzo-Genchi has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for assaulting a federal officer during an incident at Glenn Valley Foods last year in Omaha. The sentencing includes restitution payments and supervised release after imprisonment.
Lesley A. Woods, Attorney
Federal Court

Lincoln man sentenced to over 10 years for methamphetamine conspiracy

Bernie Charles Campbell has been sentenced to over ten years for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine following an investigation by local authorities. The case involved significant quantities of drugs as well as previous convictions.
Hon. Michael G. Heavican Chief Justice
State Court

Nebraska study examines access to services for justice-involved youth in rural districts

A new study examines how justice-involved youth in western Nebraska face barriers accessing needed services. The research identifies gaps in treatment options across two rural judicial districts. Officials say these findings will guide future improvements.