MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:         

Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court graduation and celebration.

WHO:             

Judge Richard Smith, Presiding      

WHEN:         

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
11:15 a.m.

WHERE:       

Nemaha County District Courtroom
1824 N. Street 
Auburn, NE  68305                    

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 utilizes 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 Chris Reece, Adult Drug Court Coordinator, at 402-821-7114.

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

Media credentials preferred.