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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.
On September 22, 2026, the Lancaster County DUI Court and Lancaster County Adult Drug Court held a joint graduation ceremony and celebration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law for 15 of its participants (5 DUI Court, 10 Drug Court). The graduates successfully completed a rigorous...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court graduation and ceremony. WHO: District Court Judge Michael A. Smith will preside. WHEN: Monday, October 26, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cass County Courthouse 346 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE 68048...
On September 22, 2026, Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court of Adams County celebrated the graduation of Corbin, Mariah, and Amanda at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. The Honorable Morgan Farquhar presided over the ceremony. Judge Farquhar commended the graduates for their hard work...
On September 25, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated Anthony's graduation at a ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, presided over by the Honorable Ryan Stover. The event honored Anthony's successful completion of an intensive, highly structured program centered on recovery...
On September 15, 2026, the Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Sarpy County Attorney Andrew Erickson and Sarpy County Public Defender Dennis Marks also attended. Graduation marks the successful...
On September 16, 2026, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court celebrated graduation at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Nathan Cox presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Sarpy County Commissioner Angi Burmeister, Chief Deputy John Reisz of the Sarpy...
On September 14, 2026, Amber celebrated her graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. Judge Rachel A. Daugherty presided over the ceremony, which District 5 probation staff, family members, and friends attended. Amber had the opportunity to address the...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Reentry Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Dodge County Reentry Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Geoffrey C. Hall, presiding. WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Dodge County Courthouse, District Court Room 435 N. Park Avenue Fremont, NE WHY...
On September 8th, 2026, the Lancaster County Adult Drug Court partnered with the City of Lincoln Health Department to participate in a grant-funded city improvement fundraiser. Drug Court participants and staff cleaned up microtrash at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln. Microtrash consists of small pieces...
On September 8, 2026, the Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court in Dawson County held a graduation ceremony for five participants. Judge Chawnta Durham presided over the event, joined by Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge Michael E. Piccolo, who served as a guest speaker. Judge Durham spoke with...