This is a brief overview to some of the ways in which "justice" is addressed in Nebraska.
Unique to Nebraska, the one house legislature has operated as such since January 5, 1937. The Nebraska legislative system is also nonpartisan, which means that the political party of a candidate for the legislature is not listed on the election ballot. In theory, this allows a legislative representative, referred to as "Senator," to "concentrate more on local interests without being influenced by national party lines." For more information go to: www.unicam.state.ne.us.
There are several different courts in Nebraska. In a majority of the state, there are two primary courts: County Courts and District Courts. In those areas, the County Courts are also responsible for juvenile court cases. In Lancaster, Sarpy and Douglas counties, there is also a separate juvenile court, which deals solely with juvenile issues. There is also a separate Workers Compensation Court.
Judges in Nebraska are appointed to the bench for life by the presiding Governor after interview and selection by a nominating committee.
For more information on the Nebraska Court System, go to: http://court.nol.org.