NOTICE FOR REAPPOINTMENT

OF INCUMBENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA

The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson, who is stationed in Omaha, Nebraska, expires on June 30, 2025. The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.

The duties of the magistrate judge position include the following:

(1) Conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases;

(2) Trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases;

(3) Conduct of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from the judges of the district court; and

(4) Trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants.

Comments from members of the bar and public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court. Comments should be directed to:

Marissa Ortiz

Administrative Specialist

United States District Court

for the District of Nebraska

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse

111 South 18th Plaza, Suite 1152

Omaha, NE 68102-1322

Marissa_Ortiz@ned.uscourts.gov

Comments must be received no later than December 7, 2024.

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