Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Clerk of the District Court Deb Diemoz presented information on LB 102 to the commissioners. LB 102 would force the court system’s consolidation in more rural areas. Diemoz opposes LB 102, which would affect District 12. The Board of Commissioners made a motion and voted to oppose LB 102 and authorize staff to draft a letter to send to the committee. Proponents say it will save taxpayer money, although it may lead to a possible reduction of staff.

Diemoz also talked about the security of the district courtroom and requested approval of a security partition between the judge and witnesses,...