The bill, sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, creates an option for judges to provide specific locations where domestic abusers ...

A 26-year-old woman, identified only as Alexis, has successfully obtained a permanent protection order against a maintenance ...

A bill introduced by a southeast Nebraska legislator aimed at reforming protection orders in the state has passed its first round of votes in the Unicameral.

Right now, protection orders last up to a year in Nebraska. But LB 80, introduced by Sen. Bob Hallstrom, would allow courts to expand them up to two years.

Right now, protection orders last up to a year in Nebraska. But LB 80, introduced by Sen. Bob Hallstrom, would allow courts to expand them up to two years.