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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.
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: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Cass County Courthouse 346 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE...
On December 16, 2025, Lancaster County District Court Judges Honorable Darla Ideus, Honorable Ryan Post, and Retired Judge John Colborn, with guest speaker, Senator Carolyn Bosn, celebrated the graduation of eight Lancaster County Adult Drug Court participants and five Lancaster County DUI Court...
On December 17, 2025, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. During the ceremony, the court recognized the graduate for successfully completing an intensive program that integrates comprehensive...
On December 12, 2025, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended the hearing and celebration; Judge Kube oversaw the...
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn, on December 16, 2025, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. The guest speaker was Vic Johns, CEO of Mission Field Treatment Center in Nebraska City. Graduation marks a significant...
On December 8, 2025, two participants graduated from the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. A former Drug Court graduate, now a college student pursuing a degree in drug and alcohol counseling, served as the...
On December 4, 2025, the Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Dawson County District Court in Lexington, with Judge Michael Piccolo presiding. The graduates brought their families with them to celebrate this great achievement. Both graduates...
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, on November 25, 2025, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Also in attendance were Andrew Erickson of the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office and Todd West of the Sarpy County Public Defender’s...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Honorable Michael E. Piccolo, Presiding WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 2025 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln County District Court 301 N. Jeffers Street North Platte...
On November 24, 2025, the North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...