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    Successful Donation Drive Organized by Douglas County Adult Drug Court

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    Successful Donation Drive Organized by Douglas County Adult Drug Court

    June 8, 2023
    The Douglas County Adult Drug Court organized a Donation Drive in honor of Problem-Solving Court Month. Donation boxes were placed in the Omaha Probation offices to collect supplies for Table Grace Ministries, a local non-profit organization. Table Grace Ministries operates with a unique “pay what you can” model in their care, helping individuals in need. In addition to offering a range of community fellowship programs, they have established a ten-day job training program and more. The...Read more

    Workers’ Compensation Court Judge Retires

    Workers’ Compensation Court Judge Retires

    June 7, 2023
    According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Judge J. Michael Fitzgerald retired on May 31, 2023, after serving 27 years on the bench. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Fitzgerald for his many years of service. Read full media release: Judge Fitzgerald retires after 27 years with the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation CourtRead more

    Everyday Heroes: Judge Carson Honored

    Everyday Heroes: Judge Carson Honored

    June 1, 2023
    Judge Ryan Carson of Hall County District Court organized and directed a tour of the VA Medical Center for administration, staff, and judges on the Chief Justice’s 2022 summer tour. Following the facility walkthrough, guests and community members packed the courthouse to discuss problem-solving courts with area judges. Their enthusiasm was a demonstration of extraordinary support for the program. Judge Carson, Thank you for your dedication to Nebraska’s problem-solving courts and all you do for...Read more

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Court Highlighted in the Norfolk Daily News

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Court Highlighted in the Norfolk Daily News

    May 30, 2023
    The Norfolk Daily News recently published a news article exploring the highly effective rehabilitative programming offered by the Northeast Nebraska Adult Court Problem-Solving Court Program. The piece emphasized the program's remarkable success in addressing charges related to drug offenses with underlying mental health issues. The success story that was highlighted in the article was that of Ariel Widhalm, a former participant in the Adult Drug Court Program, who graduated in 2020 and is now...Read more

    Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    May 26, 2023
    On May 15, 2023, the Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth to celebrate the accomplishments of Laura. The ceremony, presided over by Judge Michael Smith, recognized Laura’s successful completion of the program. Also in attendance were Cass County Attorney Richard Feddee and Cass County Public Defenders Angela Minahan and Julie Bear. The Cass County Adult Treatment Drug Court is an intensive program that combines...Read more

    Celebrating National Problem-Solving Court Month: Douglas County Adult Drug Court Sponsoring a Donation Drive

    Celebrating National Problem-Solving Court Month: Douglas County Adult Drug Court Sponsoring a Donation Drive

    May 26, 2023
    In honor of May being designated as Problem-Solving Court Month, the Douglas County Adult Drug Court has organized a month-long Donation Drive. Throughout this period, donation boxes have been conveniently placed in the Omaha Probation offices to collect supplies intended for Table Grace Ministries, a local non-profit organization. Table Grace Ministries operates with a unique “pay what you can” model in their café, helping individuals in need. In addition to offering a range of community...Read more

    Commencement Ceremony held for Sarpy County Reentry Court Graduate

    Commencement Ceremony held for Sarpy County Reentry Court Graduate

    May 25, 2023
    The Sarpy County Reentry Court held a graduation ceremony and celebration at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 8, 2023. Judge Stefanie Martinez presided over the ceremony. For Reentry Court graduate Ericka, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug treatment, close supervision, and full accountability. Pictured (from left to right) are APO Mike Pilmaier, Probation Officer Nicole Mercer, graduate Ericka, and Judge Stefanie Martinez. Like other...Read more

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Celebrates Graduation

    May 25, 2023
    Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court celebrated a significant achievement on May 19, 2023, as Lynette Wiegand successfully graduated from the program. The graduation ceremony took place at the Madison County Courthouse, under the Honorable James G. Kube, who presided over the event. The ceremony commemorated the culmination of an intensive and transformative journey for Lynette. Through her participation in the program, she underwent comprehensive behavioral health treatment, received intensive...Read more

    Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court Celebrates National Problem-Solving Court Month with a May Graduation

    Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court Celebrates National Problem-Solving Court Month with a May Graduation

    May 25, 2023
    To commemorate National Problem-Solving Court Month, the Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court celebrated the graduation of Ian at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 9, 2023. The ceremony was presided over by Judge Jonathan Crosby, with other attendees including Andrew Erickson and Gary Brollier from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, as well as Dennis Marks and Colleen Dostal from the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office. Graduation signifies the successful completion of an intensive...Read more

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Celebrates Another Graduation

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Celebrates Another Graduation

    May 25, 2023
    The Sarpy County Wellness Court recently celebrated the graduation of Caileen at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion on May 5, 2023. Sarpy County Wellness Court serves individuals with mental illness who are facing criminal prosecution by providing stabilization, assistance, and reducing the risk of future offenses. The ceremony commemorated Caileen’s successful completion of an intensive program that involved comprehensive community supervision and full accountability. Caileen’s charges...Read more

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