The Operations Division, under the leadership of Deputy Administrator Gene Cotter, is responsible for a wide variety of functions in support of trial courts and probation operations throughout the state.

Key responsibilities of the Administration and Operations Division:

• Personnel oversees human resource functions, advises employees and management on personnel policies and procedures, oversees the disciplinary process and employee relations issues, monitors staffing and employment actions, coordinates employee benefits, and processes payroll.
   
• The Office of Interstate Compact is responsible for assisting with the facilitation of the transfer of supervision for both adult and juvenile probationers to the state where the client resides, as well as facilitating the safe return of any juvenile who runs (absconds) to another state. Furthermore, the compact office monitors statewide compliance with adult and juvenile compact rules and provides training and resources to field staff, district management, and other justice partners. Additionally, the compact office is charged with reviewing all inter-district transfer and shared supervision cases to ensure adherence to protocol and assist with the seamless transition of supervision within the State of Nebraska.
   
• Communications:
   
  • The Office of Public Information and Educational Outreach manages media inquiries, public information requests, and opportunities for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to engage with communities, including students. The Office assists both national and in-state media to facilitate expanded media coverage. Educational materials regarding cameras in courts are produced for both media outlets and judges. Additionally, the Office directs employee communications, creates and distributes press releases, and coordinates messaging on a variety of topics.
     
  • The Office of Digital Communications manages the primary digital communications channels for the Judicial Branch, including the website and social media accounts. In addition, the office implements the creation of audio and visual productions, as well as graphic design and branding practices. In coordination with the Office of Public Information & Educational Outreach, the Office is responsible for the strategic public relations activities of the Branch.
     
• The Research and Data team supports trial courts and probation as well as judicial and administrative staff with meaningful data to help drive day-to-day business decisions. Additionally, an expanded focus on internal research and development has emerged.