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    Problem-Solving Court Alumni Gather for August Graduation

    Problem-Solving Court Alumni Gather for August Graduation

    August 30, 2023
    In the company of members of the Nebraska Supreme Court, staff on the Chief’s Summer Tour group, local probation staff and problem-solving court alumni, Fremont graduate Ryan Kovar accepted congratulations from Judge Geoff Hall. Although Kovar’s family was unable to attend, he had a room full of support from fellow graduates, probation staff, court staff, and the judge. The graduation was filled with applause, stories, and celebratory cake. Read Problem-Solving Court success stories in the...Read more

    Biggerstaff Graduates from Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court

    Biggerstaff Graduates from Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court

    August 29, 2023
    On August 4, 2023, Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Heather Biggerstaff at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James G. Kube presided over the ceremony. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that encompassed comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Pictured are graduate Heather Biggerstaff and Judge James G. Kube. Drug courts offer an alternative route through the...Read more

    Douglas County Young Adult Court Celebrates Graduation

    Douglas County Young Adult Court Celebrates Graduation

    August 29, 2023
    The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on August 3, 2023. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Shelly Stratman presided. This is a great achievement for the graduates Rashad Eubanks and Jakob Mclain, and we proudly celebrate their success. Pictured from left to right are graduate Jakob Mclain, Judge Shelly...Read more

    Senator Carolyn Bosn Poses for Photo with Lancaster County Adult Drug Court Graduate

    Senator Carolyn Bosn Poses for Photo with Lancaster County Adult Drug Court Graduate

    August 29, 2023
    Senator Carolyn Bosn recently embarked on a tour of Lincoln Industries, a visit that included a touching encounter with a familiar face. During her visit, Bosn had the pleasure of running into Matt Hutchinson, a recent graduate of the Lancaster County Adult Drug Court. The two had previously crossed paths at the drug court graduation ceremony earlier that week, where Bosn had attended to show her support for the participants. Hutchinson, who successfully completed the rigorous program, had...Read more

    Ten Graduate from Lancaster County Adult Drug Court

    Ten Graduate from Lancaster County Adult Drug Court

    August 29, 2023
    The Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration on July 10, 2023. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability for the ten graduates. Judge John Colborn presided over the ceremony, with Judge Andrew Jacobsen also in attendance. In his 2015 report on the State of the Judiciary, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican observed that...Read more

    Clerk Magistrate Swearing-in Ceremony for Samantha Johnson in Fremont

    Clerk Magistrate Swearing-in Ceremony for Samantha Johnson in Fremont

    August 28, 2023
    A swearing-in ceremony for Samantha Johnson as Clerk Magistrate of Dodge County Court was held August 25, 2023, in the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont, Nebraska. Area County Court Judges Thomas Klein, Francis Barron and Edward Matney hosted the ceremony. Johnson began her duties as Clerk Magistrate on August 1, 2023. Photo: (L to R) State Court Administrator Corey Steel, Judge Klein, Samantha Johnson, Judge Barron, Judge Matney.Read more

    Nominations Open for the 2023 Distinguished Judge Awards

    Nominations Open for the 2023 Distinguished Judge Awards

    August 28, 2023
    The Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community and Distinguished Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System awards were established to publicly recognize members of the judiciary for projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within our communities. These awards are designed to recognize any type of project or activity that has a positive impact on the administration of justice, is effective in addressing public needs and enhancing public trust and...Read more

    2023 Provider Summit Celebrates Home-Based Service Access, Outcomes

    2023 Provider Summit Celebrates Home-Based Service Access, Outcomes

    August 28, 2023
    The Juvenile Justice Home-Based Initiative (JJHBI) began in 2016 with the goal of reducing recidivism and the number of out-of-home placements of probation youth, by increasing the access to and utilization of evidence-based services delivered in the home ecology of probation youth. To realize these goals, two services were identified at the start of the JJHBI as intensive, in-home interventions: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and Boys Town’s In-Home Family Services (IHFS). A description of each...Read more

    Fremont Community's Resounding Welcome: Supreme Court Chief Justice's Summer Tour Draws Impressive Turnout

    Fremont Community's Resounding Welcome: Supreme Court Chief Justice's Summer Tour Draws Impressive Turnout

    August 28, 2023
    In a remarkable display of unity and enthusiasm, the Supreme Court Chief Justice's Summer Tour was greeted with exceptional community support and participation in Fremont. The event, which encompassed a wide range of activities and presentations, showcased the community's appreciation for the judicial system and the judicial system’s appreciation of its community. One of the early highlights of the tour was a morning presentation focused on the innovative initiatives of the Nebraska Mediation...Read more

    Judge Vernon Daniels Guides Supreme Court Summer Tour of Juvenile Justice Center, Youth Facility, and New Probation Offices

    Judge Vernon Daniels Guides Supreme Court Summer Tour of Juvenile Justice Center, Youth Facility, and New Probation Offices

    August 28, 2023
    Presiding Judge of the Separate Juvenile Court Vernon Daniels led the Chief Justice’s Supreme Court Summer Tour group on a walkthrough of the newly inaugurated Juvenile Justice Center and Omaha State Probation offices. The tour provided an in-depth look at the new facilities designed for Omaha’s juvenile justice system. The event began with Daniels welcoming guests with breakfast in a conference room on the main floor before heading to the courtrooms. Following the courtroom and building tour,...Read more

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