MEDIA ADVISORY: North Central Problem-Solving Court 
Graduation and Celebration 

WHAT:         
The North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation

WHO:             
Judge Karin Noakes, Presiding                    

WHEN:         
Thursday, December 19, 2024 
9:00 a.m.

WHERE:       
Custer County Courtroom 
Custer County Justice Center 
604 Heritage Drive
Broken Bow, NE 68822                     

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 Doug Stanton, North Central Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, 402-340-3461.

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