The primary purpose of the justice council is to serve as a vehicle for coordinating planning efforts within the criminal justice system in Lincoln/Lancaster County and to serve in an advisory capacity to elected officials regarding the best utilization of the criminal justice system that will accord best with the geographic, economic population and other factors influencing the needs and development of the community.

• Interlocal Agreement C-88-2450 - Creating a Justice Council, adopted November 21, 1988