The Office of Public Guardian has moved to develop emergency preparedness plans for wards in their care. They have communicated with housing and medical care providers to ensure plans are in place to protect the health and wellbeing of OPG wards to the greatest extent possible. At this time in...
Bookended by standing ovations, Chief Justice Mike Heavican accepted his State Bar Foundation Public Service award from longtime friend and former colleague, Judge John Colborn. The Chief Justice took the podium and began by recognizing members of the Nebraska Supreme Court, noting that this Court...
After adjourning on March 16 th, the Nebraska Legislature reconvened from March 23 rd through the 25 th to authorize additional appropriations related to COVID-19. It is still the Speaker of the Legislature’s intent to meet again later to complete work on the budget and other matters, most likely...
On Friday, February 21st, the Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS), Probation, and Parole hosted the first Reentry Provider Fair at the Center for People in Need in Lincoln. Participating organizations of this fair work with individuals who are reentering their communities after a period of...
Click here to read the memo from Probation Administrator Deb Minardi regarding the provision of services during COVID-19.
The Supreme Court Commission on Guardianships and Conservatorships hosted its first meeting of 2020 at the Judicial Branch Education facility in Lincoln on February 28, 2020. February’s meeting was centered on a guest panel comprised of individuals who currently serve as Guardians and Conservators...
The Hamilton County Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation in Aurora on March 2, 2020, at the Hamilton County Courthouse. For the graduate, Jess Maw, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...
The Court is continually seeking individuals who possess an educated, native-like mastery of both English and a second language to serve as Certified Court Interpreters. Interpreters help provide access to justice to individuals who come before the courts as victims, witnesses, defendants, and...
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation in Fremont on February 25, 2020, at the Dodge County Courthouse. For the graduate, Chase Larson-Maurer, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and...
The Holt County Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation in O’Neill on February 24, 2020, at the Holt County Courthouse. For the graduate, Kaddee Harner, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...