BRIDGEPORT -- Ashley Harimon has been selected to serve as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport.

Her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins Jan. 2, 2025. 

“Ashley Harimon embarked on her career in the Judicial Branch as an Accounting Clerk in Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties nine years ago. Her unwavering dedication to the courts led to her promotion as an Assistant Clerk. Ashley also serves as an Extra Duty Financial Specialist for Financials. With such a dedicated background, Ashley is a reassuring choice for the Clerk Magistrate position in Morrill County” according to Trial Court Services Director Sara Fowler. 

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances, and records of the court. Harimon will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes. 

Harimon will work in the 12th Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Chelsie Sparks of Sidney, Michele Woods of Kimball, Chelsie Hoagland of Alliance, Catherine Allen of Hyannis/Rushville, Joni Roberts of Chadron/Harrison, Jonna Jasnoch of Oshkosh, Joan Hansen of Chappell, and Dianne Lana of Gering/Harrisburg. Judges Aaron Conn, Randin Roland, Kris Mickey, James Worden and Paul Wess preside over the courts and direct the magistrates in the 12th District. The 12th District includes Morrill, Kimball, Box Butte, Grant, Dawes, Sheridan, Sioux, Cheyenne, Garden, Deuel, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties. 

Harimon will replace Clerk Magistrate Linda Hayden who will retire January 2 after 60 years of service to the court system.