MEDIA ADVISORY: Platte County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:           
Platte County Problem-Solving Court graduation.

WHO:
Judge Jason Doele, presiding.

WHEN:           
Friday, January 30, 2026 
1:00 p.m.

WHERE:         
Platte County Courthouse 
2610 14th Street
Columbus, NE 68601

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

Problem-Solving courts are an alternate route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, which utilizes a specialized team process that functions 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 the participant’s likelihood of successful rehabilitation by utilizing 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:

Sarah Ryba, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator

Phone: (402) 563-4910             email: sarah.ryba@nejudicial.gov

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

Court media credentials preferred.