As part of the Nebraska Juvenile Restorative Justice and Family Intervention Initiative, a booklet was developed for referral sources to provide to youth, their families, and victims that may be interested in restorative justice and want additional information. The booklet outlines the initiative's...
The State Judicial Branch celebrated Nebraska Probation Week from July 16 to July 22, 2023, an event that highlighted the crucial role of probation services within the state's legal framework. Chief Justice Michael Heavican officially declared the week, urging all citizens, especially those in the...
Court Improvement Project and Education Rights Counsel collaborate to produce video for attorneys outlining education rights in Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP) staff, together with Education Rights Counsel (ERC) Executive Director, Lauren Micek Vargas, and ERC Managing Attorney, Elizabeth...
Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Susan Huber, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, from District 9 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership...
Assistant Clerk, Kathy Yrkoski, relocated to Boone and Nance Counties in 2021 from Platte County. While fulfilling her courtroom duties, she embraced the challenge of assuming Assistant Clerk responsibilities in both County Court and District Court, effectively dividing her time between the two...
In observance of the holiday, Court and Probation Offices will be closed on 7/4/2023.
Probation’s Above and Beyond Award has been presented to Erin Sliva, Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor, from District 2 during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. Probation Above and Beyond award recipients consistently embody probation’s vision and mission with exceptional leadership...
The Nebraska Judicial Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Cadwallader as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO), effective May 1, 2023. In his new position, Cadwallader will play a pivotal role in advancing the ongoing transformation of the Judicial Branch's Information...
The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated the graduation of Jessica Jiminez, Kyle Jones, Isaac Roman, and Symphany Samuels at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on June 21, 2023. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive...
May is Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month and is recognized nationally as Drug Court Month. In celebration, Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court recently took part in a park cleanup in Nebraska City. Participants from Mission Field Transitional Living joined forces with Southeast Nebraska Adult...