The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation launched the Advanced Coaching for Excellence (AC4E) Initiative in 2017 and this year focused on enhancing engagement practices with a curriculum created in partnership with Hasan Davis, Founder and Director of Hasan Davis Solutions, Inc. The...

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican announced the establishment of Nebraska Trial Court Week during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Supreme Court Chamber on Friday, March 18, 2022. The ceremony kicks off Trial Court Week celebrations occurring throughout the Judicial Branch during the...

The Juvenile Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation continues to promote creativity of youth placed on probation through an annual artwork contest. Youth from across the state were hard at work creating and submitting their artistic creations as a testament to...

The Sarpy County Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on February 28, 2022. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full...

In its 42nd appearance at the College of Law, the Nebraska Supreme Court was invited to hear oral arguments followed by a student question-and-answer period. On March 3, 2022, the Court heard four cases in the law school courtroom, making the Court’s business accessible to law students on campus...

Justice Jeffrey Funke, Judge Todd Hutton, and Retired Judge Gary Randall took part in a webinar hosted by the University Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism, Nebraska Public Media, and the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch. The webinar event entitled “Covering Nebraska Courts: Get it fast, get it...

The Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation is hosting the second Justice and Behavioral Health Conference this fall. Nebraska's behavioral health and justice systems, along with community partners, share a collective goal of promoting constructive change through rehabilitation...

District Court: The reference to the word “Recklessly” removed from the following domestic abuse forms (not in the language of the statute.) DC 19:9 Domestic Abuse, Protection Order Information DC 19:10 Domestic Abuse, Ex Parte Domestic Abuse Protection Order (or Renewal) DC 19:11B Domestic Abuse...

Awarded to: Creston Ashburn, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, District 2 - Sarpy County The Bob Keller Memorial Award recognizes exceptional performance by a probation supervisor. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength...