Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers passed extensive changes to Nebraska’s criminal and juvenile justice systems this session. Prison reform Senators approved a measure that
Read moreLawmakers passed extensive changes to Nebraska’s criminal and juvenile justice systems this session. Prison reform Senators approved a measure that
Read moreSenators gave final approval April 10 to a measure that initiates prison reform in Nebraska. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Brad
Read moreSenators passed a bill April 9 that updates Nebraska’s juvenile justice system. LB464, introduced by Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford, requires
Read moreThe state will determine whether abandoned facilities in Hastings can be renovated for use as a treatment center for mentally
Read moreThe Legislature’s effort to initiate prison reform advanced from general file March 26. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford, LB907
Read moreInmates with mental illness and substance addiction would be treated in a special facility in Hastings under a bill advanced
Read moreFewer juvenile offenders would be tried in adult court under a bill advanced from select file March 18. As introduced
Read moreResocialization and supervision of inmates released from prison was the focus of legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6.
Read moreMeasures relating to human trafficking, sentencing options for juveniles and parenting programs for incarcerated parents were passed by lawmakers this
Read moreSenators passed a bill May 29 that expands the Nebraska Juvenile Service Delivery Project statewide through a three-step process beginning
Read moreSenators passed a bill May 2 that expands sentencing options for juveniles convicted of Class IA felonies. Introduced by Omaha
Read moreSenators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would change juvenile justice and youth rehabilitation treatment center (YRTC)
Read moreAfter several days of debate, senators advanced a bill April 11 that would expand sentencing options for juveniles convicted of
Read moreSenators began discussing a bill April 8 that would expand sentencing options for juveniles convicted of Class IA felonies. LB44,
Read moreSenators advanced a bill March 21 that would result in fewer juvenile offenders being tried in adult court. Under LB464,
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