How do I look up court cases in Nebraska?
Citizens of Nebraska or all other interested persons can find records of court cases from the two appellate courts using the SCCALES case management system. This system requires a subscriber account through Nebraska.gov. Users can search SCCALES for cases filed in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in two ways.
What are the upcoming Supreme Court cases?
5 upcoming Supreme Court cases to watch
- Timbs v. Indiana (Excessive fines) The issue: Whether the Eighth Amendment’s exclusion of excessive fines applies to state and local governments.
- Madison v. Alabama (Death penalty)
- Apple Inc. v.
- Nieves v. Bartlett (First Amendment)
- Gamble v. United States (Criminal procedure)
How much time is usually given for each side to argue before the court?
Each side is given a short time — usually about 15 minutes — to present arguments to the court.
How do I look up criminal records in Nebraska?
Records may be accessed in the form of a background check report. Interested persons have three options to perform a criminal record search in Nebraska— online, in-person, or by mail. Online requesters may visit the Nebraska State Patrol’s online criminal background check platform to search for criminal records.
What cases are still pending in the Supreme Court?
October Term 2021 cases
| Case | Docket no. | Certiorari granted |
|---|---|---|
| Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP | 21-248 | November 24, 2021 |
| Biden v. Texas | 21-954 | February 18, 2022 |
| Carson v. Makin | 20-1088 | July 2, 2021 |
| Concepcion v. United States | 20-1650 | September 30, 2021 |
Who presents first oral argument?
appellant
Appellate oral arguments typically are given before a three-judge panel, and each advocate is assigned a specific amount of time for oral argument, often thirty minutes. The appellant (sometimes called the petitioner) speaks first, and then the appellee (or respondent) speaks.
How are appeals handled in Nebraska?
In cases appealed to the Court of Appeals, a petition to bypass may be filed with the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court deems it necessary, the petition will be granted and the case will be moved to the Supreme Court docket without first being heard by the Court of Appeals.