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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 Douglas County Young Adult Court held a graduation ceremony, on February 17, 2026, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha, with Judge Shelly Stratman presiding. The court recognized the graduate for successfully completing an intensive, structured program that combines comprehensive mental...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Jason Doele, Presiding WHEN: Monday, March 9, 2026 3:30 p.m. WHERE: York County Courthouse 510 N. Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 WHY: For problem...
On February 13, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended; he had overseen the graduates’ hearings for much of their time in the program...
The Safe and Healthy Families Court and the Safe and Healthy Families Initiative hosted their annual gathering on February 5, 2026, at the BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event brought together members of the Nebraska Supreme Court, district and juvenile court judges...
The Platte County Problem-Solving Court reached an important milestone by holding its first graduation ceremony, on January 30, 2026. The event celebrated graduates Cody, Holly, and Dana, marking the success of a program designed to promote accountability, recovery, and community safety. The...
The Nebraska Judicial Branch announced Tuesday that continued support and expansion of the state’s Problem-Solving Courts could generate significant long-term cost savings while reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. Problem-Solving...
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony on January 13, 2026, at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Representatives from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, Andrew Erickson, and the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office, Todd West...
The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court celebrated the graduation of a participant at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth, on January 20, 2026, with the Honorable Judge Michael A. Smith presiding. Richard Fedde of the Cass County Attorney’s Office and Angela Minahan of the Cass County...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The 5 th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court in Hamilton/Merrick County will be holding a graduation. WHO: Honorable Rachel A. Daugherty will preside over the graduation. WHEN: Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 p.m. WHERE...
On January 16, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of one participant at the Madison County Courthouse, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Retired District Court Judge James Kube also attended the ceremony; Judge Kube presided over the participant’s...