Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-819

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 .