Nebraska Probation Revocation: A Primer

I. Introduction II. Statutory Framework Following Probation Violations … A. Probation Violation Arrest Warrants ... B. Bail for Alleged Probation Violators ... C. Conclusion III. The Gagnon Revolution ... A. Pre-Gagnon Probation Revocation Rules in Nebraska ... B. Morrissey v. Brewer ... C. Gagnon v. Scarpelli: Its Impact on Probation Revocation IV. The Preliminary Hearing ... A. Nature of the Hearing ... B. The Preliminary Hearing Requirement ... C. Preliminary Hearing Venue ... D. Identity of the Hearing Officer ... E. Hearing Officer Reports V. The Final Hearing ... A. Nature of the Final Hearing ... B. Violations Warranting Revocation ... C. Sufficiency of Notice and Motion/Information ... D. Confrontation and Hearsay ... E. Self-Incrimination ... F. Rights Advisory ... G. Written Statement of Factfinder VI. Defenses to Probation Violation Allegations ... A. Illegally Obtained Evidence ... B. Inability to Pay ... C. Revocation Motion Filed Too Late VII. Miscellaneous Concerns ... A. Invalid Conditions and Appeals ... B. Which Court is the Sentencing Court? ... C. Jail Credit ... D. Driver's License Sanctions ... E. Violation of Community Service Sentences VIII. Conclusion