Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation on August 10, 2026, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony, with defense attorney Christina Thorton, police officer Audrey Arbuckle, family, and friends in attendance. We are proud to honor...

Nearly ten years ago, the Juvenile Probation Services Division and the Nebraska Court Improvement Project implemented the Home-Based Initiative which expanded two evidence-based services. These services were specifically targeted toward youth in the justice system to prevent being placed out of home...

Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with York County Attorney Gary Olson. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in York County, Gary talks about the impact of Problem-Solving Courts in his home county and, how these treatment courts continue to change outcomes for participants, families...

On August 19, 2026, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduates for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental...

On August 18, 2026, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony recognized the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, close community supervision...

On August 4, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Stefanie Martinez presiding over the event. Also present for the graduation were Dylan Folchert from the Sarpy County Attorney's Office and Todd West from the...

Hall County Court and community partners convened for their second “Meet the Judges” Family Fun Day event. The afternoon provided youth involved in the system with a welcoming experience inside the courthouse, including back-to-school supplies and a shopping spree giveaway for those in need. For...

On August 14, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Drake during a ceremony held at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James Kube presided over the event, which recognized the graduate’s successful completion of an intensive and highly structured...

The Language Access Program is excited to announce the 2027 Nebraska Judicial Branch Interpreter Certification Pathway dates! If you, or someone you know, is bilingual, passionate about language access, and interested in becoming a court and probation interpreter, now is an excellent time to share...

Nebraska Probation successfully concluded its annual Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) Conference on August 18, wrapping up a four‑month series of virtual leadership sessions. Due to budget constraints, this year’s conference shifted to an online format featuring seven three‑hour sessions designed to...