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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 December 8, 2025, two participants graduated from the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. Judge David Bargen presided over the ceremony. A former Drug Court graduate, now a college student pursuing a degree in drug and alcohol counseling, served as the...
On December 4, 2025, the Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Dawson County District Court in Lexington, with Judge Michael Piccolo presiding. The graduates brought their families with them to celebrate this great achievement. Both graduates...
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, on November 25, 2025, with Judge Jonathan Crosby presiding. Also in attendance were Andrew Erickson of the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office and Todd West of the Sarpy County Public Defender’s...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Honorable Michael E. Piccolo, Presiding WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 2025 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln County District Court 301 N. Jeffers Street North Platte...
On November 24, 2025, the North Central Problem-Solving Court celebrated the graduation of one of its participants at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisek presided over the ceremony. The ceremony marks the successful completion of an intensive program that includes...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Richard Smith, Presiding WHEN: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Nemaha County District Courtroom 1824 N. Street Auburn, NE 68305 WHY: For...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Midwest Nebraska Problem-Solving Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Honorable Michael E. Piccolo, Presiding WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2025 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Dawson County Courthouse 700 N. Washington Street Lexington, NE...
On October 8, 2025, a distinguished panel including Chief Justice Jeffery Funke, District Court Judge Christina Marroquin, Deputy Cass County Public Defender Angela Minahan, PSC Program Specialist Tara Bos, and York County Attorney Gary Olson conducted a presentation and panel discussion focusing on...
On November 18, 2025, the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Nemaha County District Courthouse in Auburn, with Judge Richard Smith presiding. Special guests included Senator Bob Hallstrom, Probation Administrator Gene Cotter, and Supreme Court Justice Jason...
MEDIA ADVISORY: North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The North Central Problem-Solving Court graduation. WHO: Judge Mark Kozisek presiding. WHEN: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Holt County Courtroom 204 North St. O’Neill, NE 69763 WHY: For problem...