Ms. Deb Minardi, Nebraska State Probation Administrator, and longtime Judicial Branch employee announced her retirement after six years as Probation Administrator for the Nebraska Supreme Court, effective January 31, 2025. She has served in variety of capacities within the probation system for the last 44.5 years. She began her career as a probation officer in 1980 and later promoting to Chief Probation Officer in Judicial District 4, Omaha in 1989. For the last 18 years she has served in the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.

She was appointed State Probation Administrator on January 7, 2019, by then Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican to oversee the administrative operations of the statewide probation system under the judicial branch of government. Minardi is the sixth individual to hold the position of State Probation Administrator.

In her retirement letter Minardi wrote, “During my 44.5-year probation career, I have been honored to work with dozens of amazing judges and judicial branch personnel. My greatest privilege has been working alongside an incredible group of Probation colleagues, professionals, and friends across the State. These people have made a profound impact on my professional and personal life. I would be remiss if I did not mention the individuals who pass through our court system and who have left a permanent imprint on my heart as to why the work of probation is so vital within the courts.”

Note to Reporters:

The position to replace the State Probation Administrator will be posted to the Judicial Branch Website in the near future: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/employment