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Corrections Department Announces Implementation of New Sentence Automation Software
By nebraska.tv- Jordan Onwiler
Published: 09/23/2016

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is implementing new software to calculate prisoner sentences automatically, to ensure mandatory minimums are applied properly. This comes after the miscalculation of hundreds of sentences under previous administrations.

Department Director Scott Frakes says employees will start using the software on Saturday and praised the technology as a way to improve accuracy and efficiency.

“Automating the calculation process utilizes new technology to improve efficiency and accuracy, ensuring each individual completes his/her sentence as directed by the court,” said Frakes. “Eliminating the need for manual calculations is significant to this agency as we operate ten prisons, execute our mission of ‘keep people safe,’ and spearhead reform initiatives on multiple fronts.”

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