WHAT:                 

The Douglas County District Court is pleased to announce that nine (9) participants have successfully completed the Adult Drug Court Program. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. 

WHO:                  

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

WHEN:                

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
2:00 PM

WHERE:              

Hall of Justice
1819 Farnam Street
Legislative Chambers (LC-4)

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, utilizing a specialized team process within the existing court structure. The courts are designed to reduce 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 Bunjer, Adult Drug Court Coordinator, (402) 599-2665   

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.