May Drug Court Graduation

MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:          The Dodge County Drug Court team would like to announce one of our participants' graduation. This is a great accomplishment for our graduate, who has worked very hard to reach graduation. We are proud to honor the Adult Drug Court graduate through this demonstration of achievement, and we welcome you to be part of this celebration.

WHO:            Judge Geoffrey C. Hall

WHEN:          Tuesday, May 18, 2021

                        3:45 p.m., following Drug Court

WHERE:       District Court Room

                        Dodge County Courthouse

                        428 N. Borad Street

                        Freemont, NE

WHY:             For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. 

Problem-Solving courts are an alternate route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, which utilize a specialized team process that functions within the existing court structure. The courts are designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders. The court’s goal is to protect public safety and increase the participant’s likelihood of successful rehabilitation by utilizing validated risk and need assessments, early and individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent and random chemical testing, incentives, sanctions, and other rehabilitative and ancillary services.

HOW:      For interviews or additional information, please contact Brandon Jerred, Drug Court Coordinator, at (402) 727-2790 ext. 203 or at brandon.jerred@nebraska.gov.

This is an Adult Drug Court graduation. For more information, visit the Problem-Solving Court webpage: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/problem-solving-courts.