Nebraska Probation Week Celebrated July 18-24, 2021
Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican announced Nebraska Probation Week on behalf of the State Judicial Branch with a proclamation signing: Chief Justice Heavican Proclamation Signing Announcement
Recognizing the week of July 18-24, 2021, is nationally identified as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week; Chief Justice Heavican issued the proclamation announcing the recognition of Nebraska’s probation system urging all citizens – particularly those within the legal community – to take note of the occasion.
Probation services, which operate through the Nebraska Judicial Branch, are an essential part of the state court and criminal justice systems. Probation officers, staff, and administration exemplify community corrections at its core, accomplishing constructive change and community safety through rehabilitation, community collaboration, and partnerships with those who provide services.
Probation offices across the state of Nebraska will host local recognition events commemorating the occasion. Please follow Nebraska Judicial Branch and Nebraska Probation System social media accounts, check the Nebraska Judicial Branch website or follow the “Your Nebraska Judicial Branch” podcast for more information.
Listen to the "Salute to Probation" announcement Probation Officers Help Keep Nebraska Safe playing on radio stations throughout the State during Nebraska Probation Week.
News Reporters:
For information on local events please call your area Chief Probation Officer (listed below)
News Reporters:
| Ashley Griess | Beatrice – Dist.1 – Southeast NE | (402) 223-1338 |
| Jeff Jennings | Papillion – Dist. 2 – Cass/Sarpy County | (402) 593-2199 |
| Jeff Curry | Lincoln – Dist. 3 – Lancaster County | (402) 441-7777 |
| Lori Griggs (Juvenile Probation) | Lincoln – Dist. 3 – Lancaster County | (402) 441-7364 |
| Damon Strong | Omaha – Dist. 4 – Douglas County | (402) 444-7166 |
| Mary Visek (Juvenile Probation) | Omaha – Dist. 4 – Douglas County | (402) 444-7835 |
| Carrie Rodriguez | Columbus – Dist. 5 – East Central | (402) 563-4910 |
| Patty Lyon | Fremont – Dist. 6 – Northeast NE | (402) 727-2790 |
| Kathryn Liebers | Norfolk – Dist. 7 – Northeast NE | (402) 371-8568 |
| Tara Sprigler-Price | O'Neill - Dist. 8 – North Central Counties | (402) 336-2594 |
| Connie Hultine | Grand Island – Dist. 9 – Buffalo/Hall Counties | (308) 385-6216 |
| Joe Budnick | Hastings – Dist. 10 – South Central NE | (402) 461-7225 |
| Lonnie Folchert | North Platte – Dist. 11 – Southwest NE | (308) 534-4350 |
| Darren Duncan | Gering – Dist. 12 – Panhandle Counties | (308) 436-6655 |