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    Listen for Probation on the Radio

    Listen for Probation on the Radio

    July 15, 2021
    In celebration of Nebraska Probation Week 2021, the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation is airing a radio public service announcement commemorating the important work done by officers and staff to keep communities safe. Listen to the "Salute to Probation" announcement: Probation Officers Help Keep Nebraska SafeRead more

    Scotts Bluff County June DUI/Drug Court Graduation

    Scotts Bluff County June DUI/Drug Court Graduation

    July 14, 2021
    The Scotts Bluff County DUI/Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Brittain Reinmuth on June 21, 2021, at the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse in Gering. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Leo P. Dobrovolny presided. Adult Drug Courts are an alternate route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, utilizing a specialized team process...Read more

    Garden Party Celebration With Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court

    Garden Party Celebration With Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court

    July 14, 2021
    The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated its community garden project where participants worked hard at maintaining the garden and watching it grow. The party, held July 29, 2021, was a great way to celebrate their hard work while having fun with food and games. Strigenz Law Office in Papillion hosted the event. Participants included Judge Robert O’Neal and his wife, Karla Rupiper; Problem-Solving Coordinator Creston Ashburn; Supervisor Heather Moran; Juvenile Drug Court Officer Erin...Read more

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    July 14, 2021
    The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Brandon Prescott at the Madison County Courthouse on July 19, 2021. Honorable James G. Kube presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability for Drug Court graduates. Drug Court is a minimum 20-month program where participants learn the skills to live a successful life free from drugs and alcohol. Pictured are Judge...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Sherri Gelvin Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Sherri Gelvin Honored

    July 14, 2021
    Judicial Branch Education Trainer Sherri Gelvin had only two days to convert her in-person training sessions to an online format when the court system began modified office operations in 2020. It was imperative that one program, Motivational Interviewing training – used to arm probation officers and others, with crucial skills - be held in person. Unable to postpone, Gelvin coordinated with trainers in districts across the state to hold small groups sessions to make sure that the certifications...Read more

    Siebrandt Sworn in as Wayne County Court Clerk Magistrate

    Siebrandt Sworn in as Wayne County Court Clerk Magistrate

    July 13, 2021
    Judge Ross Stoffer administered the ceremonial oath to celebrate Ashley Siebrandt as the new Clerk Magistrate of Wayne County Court on July 7, 2021. State Court Administrator Corey Steel welcomed attendees, emphasizing the importance of the clerk magistrate position to the courts and providing services to the public. Local officials, Seventh District Probation Officers, and AOCP staff gathered in the beautiful Wayne County Courtroom to observe the ceremony and enjoy conversation and...Read more

    Court Improvement Project 2021 Conference

    Court Improvement Project 2021 Conference

    July 13, 2021
    The Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP) team will be on the road in Fall 2021, bringing the CIP Regional Conference to Ogallala and Omaha in September. The Omaha event on September 30 will also be live-streamed and recorded to maximize the number of people participating. Registration will open soon . Check the following locations for registration information: Ogallala – September 28 Omaha/Live Stream – September 30Read more

    Chief Justice Heavican Takes Behind-the-Scenes of Historic Courthouse

    Chief Justice Heavican Takes Behind-the-Scenes of Historic Courthouse

    July 9, 2021
    Chief Justice Michael Heavican’s first stop on his annual Summer Tour was in Plattsmouth, where he was invited to sign his name on the walls of the bell tower of the Cass County courthouse. The Chief traveled with his fellow justices and administrative staff, including State Court Administrator Corey Steel and State Probation Administrator Deb Minardi. Judges David Partsch and Michael Smith led tours of the courthouse while Clerk Magistrate Kimberly Durow and Clerk of the District Court Barbara...Read more

    Chief Justice Heavican Celebrates 10 Years of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

    Chief Justice Heavican Celebrates 10 Years of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

    July 9, 2021
    The final event of the 2021 Chief Justice’s Summer Tour -- a celebration of detention alternatives -- was hosted by Otoe County Court Judge David Partsch the afternoon of June 30. To honor the 10th anniversary of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in Nebraska, the Justices, local government officials, law enforcement, court, and probation staff gathered in the District Court Courtroom in Nebraska City. Otoe County was the first rural area added to the program, following...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Angela Tintori Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Angela Tintori Honored

    July 6, 2021
    Angela Tintori, a court reporter in the 1st Judicial District, threw herself whole-heartedly into reporting and transcribing the proceedings of some of Nebraska’s most challenging cases of 2020/2021. While working on one of her high-profile cases, Tintori was required to live away from home for four weeks. Even while she was temporarily relocated, she expertly directed her training and stenographic expertise toward capturing each syllable and gesture of the fast-moving court proceedings. Angela...Read more

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