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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.
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...
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...
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...
The Douglas County Adult Drug Court held its 132nd commencement ceremony on March 18, 2026, in Omaha, with Judge Timothy Burns presiding. Twelve participants were recognized for successfully completing the program’s rigorous requirements, including sustained abstinence from drugs and alcohol, active...
On April 3, 2026, the Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated the graduation of four participants at the Madison County Courthouse. The Honorable Michael Long presided over the ceremony, and retired District Court Judge James Kube delivered the keynote address. Graduation signifies the...
The North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one participant, on March 23, 2026, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The graduation marked the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge James Stecker, Presiding WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:30 p.m. WHERE: York County Courthouse 510 N. Lincoln Avenue York, NE 68467 WHY: For problem...
On March 17, 2026, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for five participants at the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Tanner Cohoe from the Wellbeing Initiative was the guest speaker. Cohoe is a Recovery Community Navigator and...