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Nebraska’s 35 Problem-Solving Courts make an impact on the community by improving lives and keeping our communities safer. These specialized courts offer support and accountability, helping individuals overcome challenges like trauma, addiction, and mental health by combining treatment with judicial oversight. Here, we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, showcase upcoming events, and share inspiring stories of change.
The Douglas County Adult Drug Court held its 132nd commencement ceremony on March 18, 2026, in Omaha, with Judge Timothy Burns presiding. Twelve participants were recognized for successfully completing the program’s rigorous requirements, including sustained abstinence from drugs and alcohol, active...
On April 3, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of four participants at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable Michael Long presided over the ceremony, and retired District Court Judge James Kube delivered the keynote address. Graduation signifies the...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge James Stecker, Presiding WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:30 p.m. WHERE: York County Courthouse 510 N. Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 WHY: For problem...
The North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one participant, on March 23, 2026, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The graduation marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...
On March 17, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for five participants at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Tanner Cohoe from the Wellbeing Initiative was the guest speaker. Cohoe is a Recovery Community Navigator and...
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on March 24, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the event, which was attended by Andrew Erickson and Dennis Marks, along with participants’ family members and friends. Graduation...
On March 18, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. They are proud to honor the graduates through this demonstration of achievement. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony, attended by Sarpy County...
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants, on March 17, 2026, at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont. The ceremony recognized the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, close community supervision...
On March 18, 2026, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court honored the graduation of two participants during a ceremony held at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. The event recognized the successful completion of a rigorous program that combines comprehensive mental health...
On March 11, 2026, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court in Kearney celebrated graduation, honoring three participants. The ceremony was presided over by Judge John Marsh. The event marked the graduates' successful completion of an intensive program featuring comprehensive mental health...