The Holt County Adult Drug Court celebrated a graduation in O’Neill on February 24, 2020, at the Holt County Courthouse. For the graduate, Kaddee Harner, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Presiding Adult Drug Court Judge Kale Burdick hosted the ceremony.

Pictured is Holt County Court Judge Kale Burdick who presided over the Adult Drug Court graduation ceremony, and graduate Kaddee Harner.  North Central Problem-Solving Court Coordinator Doug Stanton remarked, “Kaddee struggled for a little while in our program before she truly decided she wanted to make a change in her life. She is another example of how Drug Courts can change lives through treatment, rehabilitation, and accountability.”

Adult Drug 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.

For additional information, please contact:
Doug Stanton, North Central Problem-Solving Court Coordinator
Cell: (402) 340-3461    Email: douglas.stanton@nebraska.gov