This year’s series of Regional Conferences will take place one day each in Chadron, Ogallala, Grand Island and Lincoln over the dates of September 28 to October 2, 2020. The dates and order of CIP travel is tentative at this time and will be based on availability of meeting facilities and local area...

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican authored a letter to Nebraska’s legal community and court family outlining the duty of the Judicial Branch to continuously reach toward the State’s motto of “Equality Before the Law.” He recounted some recent accomplishments of the Branch, noting...

Recent events here in Nebraska and across the nation have rightly focused attention on persons of color and other historically disadvantaged persons seeking equal access to justice. No institution in this state plays a more pivotal role in providing equal access to justice than Nebraska’s courts...

The coronavirus hit Douglas County earlier, faster and harder than most everyone else in Nebraska. Yet, because of the tireless work of County Court Presiding Judge Sheryl Lohaus in collaboration with Douglas County Judicial Administrator Ron Murtaugh, the functioning of the county courts did not...

The Lancaster County Veteran’s Treatment Court in Lincoln honored two graduates in a virtual ceremony on June 9, 2020, while family, friends, members of the local community, local veterans, and other participants observed via Zoom. For the graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive...

During National Drug Court Month participants and staff were asked to describe their Problem-Solving Court journey. Each summarized their stories of hope, recovery, and resilience on cards to share with the community. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PSCNeb/videos/1171472563198903/

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of recent changes for the Nebraska Probation System. Staff have quickly adjusted and learned to do business differently in order to maintain client contact, compliance with court orders and community safety. One of those adjustments has been...

By Stacy Simonsen, Service and Funding Specialist | Rehabilitative Services In July 2019, the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP) was allocated by the Nebraska Legislature additional dollars for service rates paid to providers as part of the biennium budget. New rates have been...

Rehabilitative Service’s staff, within the Programs and Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation, is ready to complete the annual finalization of service payments in preparation for the closing of this fiscal year. Rehabilitative Services is tasked with the...

Veterans Treatment Court participant John Rawlinson wanted to create a tribute to his dad. James Rawlinson, John’s father, died last year on September 10 at his home in Lincoln. According to family, Jim loved his country and served active duty in the Army, where he married Rose Marie Matulka in...