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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 May 6, 2026, the Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge James Masteller presiding. The court recognized graduate Danglo for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental health...
In celebration of Problem-Solving Court Month, the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court, Young Adult Court, and Adult Drug Court hosted a Recovery Walk on May 2, 2026, at Memorial Park. The event brought together problem-solving court participants, service providers, members of the Douglas County...
On May 6, 2026, the Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. They are proud to honor three graduates through this demonstration of achievement. Judge Robert Wester presided over the ceremony, attended by Sarpy County Attorney...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Richard Smith, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Nemaha County District Courtroom 1824 N. Street Auburn, NE 68305 WHY: For problem...
Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is back in studio with Alex Strong, a recent graduate of the Sarpy County Adult Drug Court. Following his remarks at the proclamation ceremony in honor of Problem-Solving Court Month 2026, Alex stopped by to tell his story of overcoming addiction through the life...
In a ceremony in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony on behalf of the Nebraska Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was streamed live and is available for viewing. In his opening remarks, Justice Jason Bergevin...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Platte County Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Platte County Problem-Solving Court graduation. WHO: Judge Jason Doele, presiding. WHEN: Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Platte County Courthouse 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 WHY: For problem-solving...
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will hold a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will be streamed live from the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom. The month of May is...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Honorable Rachel A. Daugherty will preside over the graduation. WHEN: Monday, May 4, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Merrick County Courthouse 1510 18th Street...
On April 13, 2026, the Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the event, joined by Sarpy County Attorney Michelle Bremer and Sarpy County Public Defender Christopher Lathrop. Special guests...