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NE LB684
NE LB684Transfer juvenile probation functions to a new Juvenile Probation Agency in the executive branch
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to probation; to amend sections 25-2407, 29-2248, 29-2252.01, 29-2253, 29-2260.01, 29-2260.02, 29-2270, 29-2271, 29-2272, 29-2273, 43-260, 43-290.01, 43-297.01, 43-412, 43-1304, 43-1309, 43-1503, 43-4101, 43-4102, 43-4304, 43-4314, 43-4316, 43-4319, 43-4320, 43-4321, 43-4324, 43-4326, 50-1203, 68-1732, 79-303.01, 79-2121, 81-1401, 81-1427, and 83-1216, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 28-726, 29-2246, 29-2257, 29-2258, 29-2292, 29-4803, 43-247.03, 43-250, 43-254, 43-258, 43-260.01, 43-281, 43-286, 43-286.01, 43-2,108, 43-2,108.05, 43-2,113, 43-425, 43-1302, 43-1303, 43-1311.03, 43-2404.01, 43-2404.02, 43-2411, 43-2412, 43-4203, 43-4206, 43-4318, 43-4327, 43-4328, 43-4331, and 43-4703, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to adopt the Juvenile Probation Administration Act; to transfer juvenile probation functions from the Office of Probation Administration in the judicial branch to the Juvenile Probation Agency in the executive branch; to eliminate the following terminated entities: the Children and Juveniles Data Feasibility Study Advisory Group, a child welfare practice model work group, and a child welfare strategic leadership group; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 43-4307.01, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 43-1306, 43-4411, 43-4412, 43-4413, 43-4414, 43-4415, and 43-4416, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill transfers juvenile probation functions from the Office of Probation Administration in the judicial branch to a newly created Juvenile Probation Agency in the executive branch. The bill establishes the Juvenile Probation Administration Act, which comprehensively restructures how juvenile probation services will be managed in Nebraska. The key provisions include creating a new Juvenile Probation Agency within the executive branch, led by a Juvenile Probation Administrator appointed by the Governor, with responsibilities for supervising and administering the Nebraska Juvenile Probation System. The agency will be responsible for establishing probation policies, supervising juveniles on probation, developing performance metrics, and implementing evidence-based practices. The bill also outlines detailed duties for the agency, including training juvenile probation officers, collecting statistical information, conducting research, and developing individualized reentry plans for juveniles. The transfer of functions will occur on July 1, 2026, with provisions to ensure continuity of services, transfer of employees, and maintenance of existing contracts and legal obligations. The goal is to improve coordination, effectiveness, and accountability in juvenile probation services by moving the system from the judicial to the executive branch.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59627 |
| Fiscal Note for LB684 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB684_20250227-121235.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB684.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB684.pdf |
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