The Supreme Court will hold a proclamation ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to announce the celebration of Nebraska Probation Week from July 21-27, 2024. The Judicial Branch ceremony will be held and streamed live from the courtroom in the State Capitol.
Recognizing that July 21-27, 2024, is nationally identified as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, Justice Jeffrey Funke will host the Court’s ceremony and express appreciation for Nebraska’s probation system. The Court will urge all citizens – particularly those within the legal community – to take note of the occasion.
State probation services, which operate through the Nebraska Judicial Branch, are recognized as essential to the state court and criminal justice systems. Probation officers, staff, and administration exemplify community corrections at its core by achieving constructive change and community safety through rehabilitation, community collaboration, and partnerships with service providers.
Nebraska Public Media will livestream the proclamation signing as part of its regular Appellate Court coverage. The event can be watched live under "Nebraska Probation Supervision Week Signing Ceremony."
The Constitution of the State of Nebraska distributes judicial power among the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court. In addition to constitutionally created courts, Nebraska's judicial system includes separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.
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