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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.
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts of Hall County and Buffalo County celebrated a joint graduation of seven participants on June 27, 2025, at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney. Judge John Marsh and Judge Patrick Lee presided over the ceremony. Justice Jason Bergevin joined as a special...
The Second Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court celebrated its inaugural graduation ceremony, on June 18, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Nathan Cox presiding. One veteran graduated from the program. Attendees included Rosario Orozco Ramirez from the Sarpy County...
The Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court proudly celebrated the graduation of Marisa at the Madison County Courthouse, on June 13, 2025, with the Honorable Judge James Kube presiding. This achievement marked the successful completion of an intensive program that combined comprehensive behavioral...
The 5th Judicial Problem-Solving Court in York celebrated the graduation of three participants on June 9, 2025. Judge James C. Stecker presided over the ceremony, which was attended by York County and Seward County Board Members, probation staff, family, and friends. The event marked the successful...
The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony, on May 19, 2025, at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, celebrating the achievements of Remus, Brian, and Kevin. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Michael A. Smith. This milestone marks the successful...
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on May 13, 2025, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion. Judge Jonathan Crosby presided over the event, joined by Andrew Erickson of the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office and Dennis Marks from the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office...
The Sarpy County Wellness Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, on May 23, 2025, to honor Vince’s successful completion of the program. The Sarpy County Wellness Court is dedicated to supporting individuals with mental illness who are involved in the criminal...
The Douglas County Young Adult Court celebrated graduation at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on May 21, 2025. For the graduate, Mia, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability...
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of two of its participants, on May 19, 2025, at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn. Judge Richard Smith presided over the ceremony, honoring this significant achievement with family and friends of the graduates. The...
Three participants graduated from the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court on May 12, 2025, at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. This ceremony marks a significant milestone for program graduates with the completion of an intensive program focused...