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    Everyday Heroes: Giglia Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Giglia Honored

    May 11, 2023
    Therese Giglia is a Senior Probation Officer in District 4A Omaha, serving as their Interstate Compact District Specialist. Giglia mentors new officers learning to use ICOTS (Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System) and is a tremendous resource for the Compact Office in the Administration. She took the initiative to create a seamless system for her district so that officers could more easily manage the flow of information. Giglia also helps other District’s ICOTS specialists, sharing ways...Read more

    New Graduate from Douglas County Young Adult Court

    New Graduate from Douglas County Young Adult Court

    May 10, 2023
    The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on April 19, 2023. For the graduate, Cassidy Brewer, 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 graduate, and we proudly celebrate Cassidy Brewer’s success. Pictured (from left to right) are graduate Cassidy Brewer...Read more

    Listen Now: Problem-Solving Court Month Podcast

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    Listen Now: Problem-Solving Court Month Podcast

    May 10, 2023
    The podcast is back in studio and joined by Janetta and Thomas Albers who share their inspirational story of overcoming addiction, despite the odds, through the transformational power of Problem-Solving Courts. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app platforms. Additionally, it is found on the web at: https://nejudicial.buzzsprout.com/ .Read more

    Lancaster County Adult Drug Court Kicks Off National Drug Court Month with Four Graduates

    Lancaster County Adult Drug Court Kicks Off National Drug Court Month with Four Graduates

    May 10, 2023
    The Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration on May 1, 2023. For the four graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Andrew Jacobsen presided over the ceremony, and a former drug court participant gave the guest speaker presentation. Speaking to graduation guests, Jacobsen noted, “Their ages range from 26 to 44; they all are...Read more

    Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    May 10, 2023
    The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Dylan Knople and Dina Liesveld at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth on April 17, 2023. Judge Michael A. Smith presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability for Drug Court graduates. Problem-Solving Courts in Nebraska operate under a team approach where a judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, coordinator...Read more

    Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation

    Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation

    May 9, 2023
    The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Ted Buford in Lincoln on April 20, 2023. For the Veterans Treatment Court graduate, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate’s charges are dismissed. Veterans Treatment Court Judge Kevin McManaman presided over the ceremony. Pictured (left to right)...Read more

    Five Graduate from Lancaster County DUI Court

    Five Graduate from Lancaster County DUI Court

    May 9, 2023
    The Lancaster DUI Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration on April 18, 2023. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. This is a great achievement, and we are proud to recognize graduates Ariel Hernandez, Sandra Borke, Jordan Evans, Karah Kendall, and Andy Williams. Judge Darla S. Ideus presided over the ceremony along with Judge John Colborn (retired). Guests...Read more

    May Declared as Problem-Solving Court Month in Nebraska

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    May Declared as Problem-Solving Court Month in Nebraska

    May 5, 2023
    Nebraska is home to some of the most innovative and effective problem-solving courts in the country, and on May 3, 2023, the state's Judicial Branch officially declared May as Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month. This celebration of the state's diverse programming was marked by a proclamation signing ceremony hosted by Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican and Justice Jeffrey Funke, streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom. The highlight of the ceremony were guest speakers...Read more

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    May 5, 2023
    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Jordon McIntosh at the Madison County Courthouse on April 27, 2023. Honorable James G. Kube (pictured) presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability for Drug Court graduates. Drug Court is a minimum 20-month program where participants learn the skills to live a successful life free from drugs and alcohol. Adult Drug...Read more

    Probation Management Rising Star Award: Tara Bos Honored

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    Probation Management Rising Star Award: Tara Bos Honored

    May 4, 2023
    Probation Management's Rising Star Award has been presented to Tara Bos, Problem-Solving Court Specialist, from the Administrative Office during the Probation Management Meeting in April 2023. A Rising Star is relatively new to their probation position and exhibits burgeoning leadership qualities and characteristics. Award recipients offer a fresh perspective on existing programs and seek opportunities to grow professionally while actively striving to make a positive impact to move the system...Read more

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