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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 October 29, 2025, the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes comprehensive mental health treatment, close...
On November 5, 2025, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of one participant at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Nathan Cox presiding. Volunteer military mentors, family members, and fellow Veterans Treatment Court participants were also...
On November 12, 2025, the Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court in Kearney celebrated Veterans Day with a special graduation ceremony honoring participant Eric Nesiba, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, along with all Veterans Treatment Court participants, Veteran Mentors, and team members. The...
On November 3, 2025, two participants graduated from the Problem-Solving Court in Seward. The ceremony was held at the Seward County Courthouse, with Judge James C. Stecker presiding. District 5 Probation staff, along with friends and family of the graduates, attended the event. The graduation...
On November 6, 2025, the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center in Omaha. The event was attended by family, friends, community members, and fellow veterans. Judge Horacio Wheelock presided over the ceremony, and Sheriff Aaron Hanson...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Graduation WHO: Judge John Marsh, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Hall County Courthouse, Courtroom 1 1512 Central Avenue Kearney, NE 68847...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Richard Smith, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Nemaha County District Courtroom 1824 N. Street Auburn, NE 68305 WHY: For...
The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Team recently honored Judge James Kube for his 16 years of dedicated service as a Drug Court Judge. In a heartfelt presentation, the team gifted Judge Kube a framed certificate and a personalized keychain to recognize his unwavering commitment to the program...
On October 20, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable James Kube presiding. The event marked the successful completion of an intensive program that combines comprehensive behavioral health treatment...
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of three participants, on October 20, 2025, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. The event marked the culmination of an intensive program that combines comprehensive drug treatment...