2019 MADD Nebraska Court Monitoring Briefing
Introduction MADD’s Court Monitoring Program enlists and trains volunteer court monitors to observe and document what happens in the courtroom during drunk driving case proceedings. MADD then tracks results and identify inconsistencies on how drunk driving cases are handled and resolved. MADD shares this information with law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders and, if necessary, the media, to help ensure appropriate actions. Studies have shown that the mere presence of a court monitor can have a positive effect on sentencing. Trained court monitors observe proceedings, gather data, and identify trends to keep the wheels of justice turning effectively and keep families safe. Goals The goals of MADD’s Court Monitoring Program are to enhance transparency, accountability and to promote appropriate sentencing within the criminal justice system for drunk driving cases. This is accomplished by: Promoting public interest and awareness of the outcomes of criminal cases in the justice system Compiling information on the handling of DWI/DUI cases Creating relevant reports and publicize the findings A Look at Drunk Driving in Nebraska In 2018, 33 percent of fatal crashes were alcohol-related in Nebraska. This number is down slightly from the average of 34 percent of the previous four years (2014-2017). The number of DUI Arrests have decreased from 10,718 in 2012 to 6,827 in 2018 while the Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes and Fatalities has varied over the years.
Year DUI Arrests DUI Convictions Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes
Alcohol Related Fatalities
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
12,207 10,718
10,549
49 81 65 75 71 73 63 66
51 87 70 78 81 81 71 77
9,528 8,703 7,576 7,136 6,594 6,203 6,210
9,343 8,617 8,199 7,311 6,877 6,827
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