Darren Duncan, the Chief Probation Officer of District 12, accompanied the Chief Justice's summer tour group during their comprehensive visit to various courts within the 12th Judicial District in mid-August 2022. Duncan assumed the responsibility of accompanying and guiding the group, facilitating...

To commemorate National Problem-Solving Court Month, the Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Ian at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 9, 2023. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Jonathan Crosby, with other attendees including Andrew Erickson and Gary...

The Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 8, 2023. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony. For Reentry Court graduate Ericka, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug...

The Sarpy County Wellness Court recently celebrated the graduation of Caileen at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 5, 2023. Sarpy County Wellness Court serves individuals with mental illness who are facing criminal prosecution by providing stabilization, assistance, and reducing the...

Robin Jenkins, Ph.D., expert in the science of program/project implementation, served as keynote speaker for the annual 2023 Chief Justice's Leadership Conference. The Conference, comprising leaders of the Judicial Branch, gathered to give an update on the great work the commissions and committees...

Probation’s Rising Star Award has been presented to Lindsay Meyer, Juvenile Probation Services Division Specialist, from the Administrative Office during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. A Rising Star is relatively new to their probation position and exhibits burgeoning leadership...

On May 15, 2023, Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber, commemorating the remarkable achievements of Viola Kennedy. Presided over by Judge David Bargen, the event was attended by distinguished guests including Judge Rick Schreiner...

Douglas County Probation has upheld its tradition of community involvement by partnering with Omaha Parks and Recreation to maintain the beauty of Omaha parks. On May 12, 2023, Probation Officers Lindsay McGraw, Justin Bronson, and Melissa Elder from District 4A organized and oversaw a cleanup event...

Pawnee County Court officials, including Judge Rick Smith, Clerk Magistrate LaRita Weber, and Assistant Clerk Julie Kuhl, hosted Law Day for fifth-grade students from Pawnee City, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer (HTRS), and Lewiston Schools on Friday, May 5, 2023. The team was supported by Attorney...

Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court will hold a court argument session at Minden High School on October 6, 2023. The school will create a courtroom at the Performing Arts Center for the mid-morning session. Area students interested in the legal field, social work, political science, or higher...