The 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court, serving York County, held its second graduation ceremony and celebration on February 12, 2018, in the York County District Courtroom in York, Nebraska. Presiding Problem-Solving Court Judge James Stecker hosted the ceremony. 

The 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court, like other Nebraska Problem-Solving Courts, operates under a team approach where a judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, community supervision officer, law enforcement, and treatment providers work together to design an individualized program. Compliance with treatment and court orders is verified by frequent alcohol and drug testing, close community supervision, and frequent interaction with a judge during non-adversarial court review hearings. Problem-Solving Courts enhance close monitoring of participants using home and field visits.

Photo: Friends, family and court officials, including Judge James Stecker (on the bench), applaud York’s second drug court graduate.

Read full story in the York News Times: Graduation held in York County Problem-Solving Court