MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:         

The Douglas County District Court is pleased to the 120^th graduation commencement since its inception.  Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. 

WHO:            

Host Judges:
Judge Timothy P. Burns
Judge Todd O. Engleman
Judge Tressa M. Alioth
Judge Leigh Ann Retelsdorf

WHEN:         

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
2:00 PM

WHERE:      

Omaha – Hall of Justice
1819 Farnam Street
Legislative Chambers, LC-4
Omaha, 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:

Teresa Noah, Adult Drug Court Coordinator

Phone: (402) 599-2665                 teresa.noah@dc4dc.com

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

Court media credentials preferred.