The commission charged with putting forth nominations to replace Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican has advanced the names of all four applicants to Governor Jim Pillen for his consideration.
They are 1st District Court Judge David J. A. Bargen of Adams; 2nd District Judge of the County Court PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion; 5th District Judge of the Supreme Court Jeffrey J. Funke of Lincoln, and 3rd District Court Judge Ryan S. Post of Lincoln.
The Supreme Court consists of the chief justice and six associate justices. The chief justice represents the state at large, while each associate represents his/her judicial district.
In August, Chief Justice Mike Heavican submitted his notice of retirement to Gov. Pillen, indicating his last day would be Oct. 31.