MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge County Drug Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:           
Dodge County Drug Court graduation.

WHO:              
Judge Geoffrey C. Hall presiding

WHEN:          
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
3:45 p.m., following Drug Court 

WHERE:         
Dodge County Courthouse District Court Room
428 N. Broad Street
Fremont, 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, 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 Brandon Jerred, Drug Court Coordinator, 402-719-0155   

This celebration 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.