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...

Therese Giglia is a Senior Probation Officer in District 4A Omaha, serving as their Interstate Compact District Specialist. Giglia mentors new officers learning to use ICOTS (Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System) and is a tremendous resource for the Compact Office in the Administration. She...

The Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration on May 1, 2023. For the four graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Andrew...

The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on April 19, 2023. For the graduate, Cassidy Brewer, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...

The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Dylan Knople and Dina Liesveld at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth on April 17, 2023. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug...