John P. Murphy
This is the page for the former judge of Nebraska District 11. If you are looking for another judge by this name, please see: John Murphy.
John P. Murphy was a judge for the 11th District Court, in Nebraska. He was appointed to the court by Governor Bob Kerrey in 1983. Two weeks after being retained by voters in 2010, Murphy announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2011.[1] He was succeeded by Richard Birch, who was appointed on October 6, 2011, by Dave Heineman.[2] Murphy passed away on March 2, 2015.[3]
2010 election
Murphy was retained to the district court in 2010.[4]
- See also: Nebraska judicial elections, 2010
Sex offender registry injunction
Judge Murphy issued a temporary injunction when the state sex offender registry published the names and addresses of all Nebraska sex offenders. His order was later vacated by federal Judge Richard Kopf and the case was moved to federal court. Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning referred to Murphy as an "out of control... rabble rouser." After being challenged for ignoring the injunction, he added, "Murphy’s a piece of work, let me tell you."[5]
See also
External links
- Omaha World-Herald, "North Platte judge is targeted," October 25, 2010
- Journal Star, "Western Nebraska judge cleared of ethic violation," December 6, 2010
- Omaha.com, "Former Judge John P. Murphy, 67, noted for his candor, dies," March 4, 2015
Footnotes
- ↑ NTV.com, "Western Nebraska judge sets retirement next summer," November 17, 2010
- ↑ The Associated Press "Heineman appoints new district judge" October 6, 2011
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Former Judge John P. Murphy, 67, noted for his candor, dies," March 4, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Judges running for retention"
- ↑ North Platte Bulletin "Top attorney says Judge Murphy a 'rabble-rouser'," January 20, 2010
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Nebraska • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Nebraska
State courts:
Nebraska Supreme Court • Nebraska Court of Appeals • Nebraska District Courts • Nebraska County Courts • Nebraska Separate Juvenile Courts • Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court • Nebraska Problem-Solving Courts
State resources:
Courts in Nebraska • Nebraska judicial elections • Judicial selection in Nebraska
