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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 August 19, 2026, the Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of participants at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Nathan Cox presiding. Special guests included Sarpy County Attorney Dylan Folchert and Sarpy County Public Defender John Hascall...
Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation on August 10, 2026, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony, with defense attorney Christina Thorton, police officer Audrey Arbuckle, family, and friends in attendance. We are proud to honor...
Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with York County Attorney Gary Olson. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in York County, Gary talks about the impact of Problem-Solving Courts in his home county and, how these treatment courts continue to change outcomes for participants, families...
On August 19, 2026, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduates for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Butler County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Butler County Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Tina Marroquin, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Butler County Courtroom 451 N. 5 th Street David City, NE 68632...
On August 18, 2026, the Dodge County Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two participants 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 August 4, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court celebrated a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Stefanie Martinez presiding over the event. Also present for the graduation were Dylan Folchert from the Sarpy County Attorney's Office and Todd West from the...
On August 14, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Drake during a ceremony held at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable James Kube presided over the event, which recognized the graduate’s successful completion of an intensive and highly structured...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Central Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Graduation WHO: Judge John Marsh, Presiding WHEN: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Hall County Courthouse, Courtroom #1 111 West 1 st Street Grand Island, NE...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Rachel A. Daugherty WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Merrick County Courthouse 1510 18th Street Central City, NE 68826 WHY: For...