PSC News
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 May 7, 2026, the Hall County Reentry Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Hall County District Court in Grand Island, with Judge Andrew Butler presiding over the ceremony. The graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive program that combines...
On May 4, 2026, two participants celebrated their graduation from Problem-Solving Court at the Merrick County Courthouse in Central City. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Rachel A. Daugherty and attended by District 5 probation staff, as well as family members and friends. Problem-Solving...
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated graduation on May 12, 2026, at the Nemaha County District Court in Auburn. Four graduates were recognized for successfully completing the program, with Judge Richard Smith presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Otoe County Attorney...
On May 11, 2026, the 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court serving York and Seward Counties celebrated the graduation of two participants. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York County and Seward County board members, probation staff, and the graduates’ family and...
As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the leadership team of Probation District 4A in Omaha recently partnered with Project Harmony to collect donated items for children who have experienced abuse. Since 1996, Project Harmony has worked to end child abuse and neglect through coordinated response...
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts of Adams County celebrated the graduation of five participants on April 7, 2026, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings. Judge Morgan Farquhar presided over the ceremony, and Justice Jason Bergevin joined as a special guest speaker to address the graduates...
On May 11, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants at the Saline County District Courthouse in Wilbur, with Judge David Bargen presiding over the ceremony. Special guests included Saline County Attorney David Solheim and Jefferson County...
The Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony on May 20, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The ceremony honored graduates who successfully completed an intensive and highly structured program combining comprehensive mental health...
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court and Reentry Court recently participated in a community clean-up effort at Fremont Lakes. Several clients and problem-solving court team members came together to pick up trash, trim trees, and help enhance the beauty of the public space. Each year during Problem...
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts of Hall County and Buffalo County celebrated a joint graduation ceremony for eleven participants on April 3, 2026, at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney. The Honorable Patrick Lee presided over the ceremony. Former problem-solving court team member Mike...