What are the conditions of release?

In nearly all instances, a defendant on Pretrial Services is subject to a "standard" Order Setting Conditions of Release, which includes the following:

  • Attending all court appearances
  • Obeying all laws and reporting any law enforcement contact to the Pretrial Services Office
  • Checking in with the Pretrial Services Office at least weekly
  • Seeking/Maintaining lawful employment
  • Securing/Maintaining a suitable residence
  • Staying in the State of Nebraska
  • Abstaining from using or possessing alcohol or a controlled substance
  • Reporting for random drug/alcohol testing
  • Prohibited from possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon
  • The Court may add, subtract or modify conditions as it sees fit, which may include but is not limited to electronic monitoring (GPS, alcohol monitoring), imposing no-contact provisions, setting curfews, and requiring a defendant to attend treatment programming.

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1. What is Pretrial Services?
2. What are the conditions of release?
3. Does Pretrial Services cost anything?
4. How long is someone on Pretrial Services?
5. Can Pretrial Services supervision be transferred to another County/State?
6. What happens if a defendant violates their bond conditions?
7. After bond conditions are set, can they be modified?
8. Can time spent on Pretrial Service count toward any jail sentence that may be received?
9. How do I contact the Pretrial Services Office?
10. What should I do if I miss a drug test? Can I make it up?
11. How do I request permission to travel outside of the State of Nebraska?