The Douglas County Young Adult Court held a celebration at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha on January 19, 2022. For the graduates, Kyler Leahy and Jessica Devine, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Shelly Stratman presided at the Young Adult Drug Court hearing and hosted the graduation.

Pictured are Judge Shelly Stratman with each of the graduates.

Adult Drug 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 services.

For additional information, please contact:

Rob Owens, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator

Phone: 402-444-4187               Email: rob.owens@nebraska.gov