Duties of Nebraska court reporters became more complex during the Pandemic, but Omaha’s team of court reporters remained cheerful and innovative as they adapted. Embracing new remote technologies, they were instrumental in problem-solving COVID adaptions, such as the receipt of exhibits during...

Join us in celebrating Probation Week 2021 with our first remote interview with Latasha Ramirez. She shares her story of the transformative power of probation, helping her reclaim a life derailed by the influence of drugs. Back on track now, she is re-engaged with her family and community. Your...

The Sarpy County stop on the Chief Justice’s 2021 Summer Tour included a wide range of activities beginning with probation offices, and ending with a celebration honoring the 10th anniversary of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in Nebraska. Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...