MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:           
Dodge County Drug Court Graduation.

WHO:
Judge Thomas Klein, presiding.

WHEN:           
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3:00 p.m., following Drug Court

WHERE:         
Dodge County Courthouse, District Court Room
428 N. Broad Street
Fremont, NE

WHY:           
For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the culmination of an intensive program that combines comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. 

Problem-Solving courts are an alternative route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, utilizing a specialized team process within the existing court structure. The courts are designed to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders. The court's goal is to protect public safety and increase participants' likelihood of successful rehabilitation by using validated risk and need assessments, early and individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent and random chemical testing, incentives, sanctions, and other rehabilitative and ancillary services.

HOW:

For interviews or additional information, please contact:

Beau Godwin, Drug Court Coordinator

Phone: 727-2790, ext. 2013             email: beau.godwin@nejudicial.gov      

This celebration is an Adult Drug Court graduation. For more information, visit the Problem-Solving Court webpage.

Court media credentials preferred.