Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 24. Courts § 24-819. Judges;  full term;  commencement;  end

The full term of office of each judge shall commence:  (1) On the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January next succeeding the election referred to in sections 24-813 to 24-818, or (2) if appointed pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of Nebraska, on the date of his or her appointment, as the case may be.  For purposes of sections 24-817 and 24-818, the end of the term of office shall be the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January next succeeding the retention election required by section 24-814.