Probation’s Rising Star Award has been presented to Norma Barragan, Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor, out of District 6 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. A Rising Star is relatively new to their probation position and exhibits burgeoning leadership qualities and...

According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Judge J. Michael Fitzgerald retired on May 31, 2023, after serving 27 years on the bench. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Fitzgerald for his many years of service. Read full media release: Judge Fitzgerald retires after 27...

Judge Ryan Carson of Hall County District Court organized and directed a tour of the VA Medical Center for administration, staff, and judges on the Chief Justice’s 2022 summer tour. Following the facility walkthrough, guests and community members packed the courthouse to discuss problem-solving...

The Norfolk Daily News recently published a news article exploring the highly effective rehabilitative programming offered by the Northeast Nebraska Adult Court Problem-Solving Court Program. The piece emphasized the program's remarkable success in addressing charges related to drug offenses with...

In honor of May being designated as Problem-Solving Court Month, the Douglas County Adult Drug Court has organized a month-long Donation Drive. Throughout this period, donation boxes have been conveniently placed in the Omaha Probation offices to collect supplies intended for Table Grace Ministries...

On May 15, 2023, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth to celebrate the accomplishments of Laura. The ceremony, presided over by Judge Michael Smith, recognized Laura’s successful completion of the program. Also in...

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...