The association shall:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 29-2248

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(1) Encourage development and implementation of uniform criteria for sentencing criminals;

(2) Participate in planning and presenting institutes and seminars for all judges in this state who sentence criminals or juveniles to discuss problems related to sentencing criminals or juveniles;

(3) Participate in planning and presenting orientation programs for new judges, such programs to include discussions of sentencing alternatives, procedures, and purposes;

(4) Visit from time to time correctional facilities of this state;

(5) Encourage creation and development of community resources of value to the probation system;

(6) Conduct such other programs of whatever nature of interest to its members;

(7) Exercise all powers and perform all duties necessary and proper to carry out its responsibilities; and

(8) Participate in planning and presenting institutes and seminars for all county employees who work in the judicial branch of government.