Lancaster County Adult Drug Court is set to hold its graduation ceremony on June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Nebraska College of Law, located at 1875 N. 42nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68503.
Presided over by Judge Andrew Jacobsen, the ceremony marks the culmination of an intensive program for problem-solving court graduates. These individuals have completed a comprehensive behavioral health treatment regimen combined with intensive community supervision and full accountability measures.
Problem-solving courts provide an alternative route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders. They utilize a specialized team process within the existing court structure aimed at reducing recidivism and substance use among participants with substance use disorders. The primary goal is to enhance public safety and improve rehabilitation outcomes through validated risk and need assessments, early and individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent and random chemical testing, as well as incentives, sanctions, and other rehabilitative services.
For interviews or additional information about the event, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jordan Boies, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, at 402-441-1658. Media credentials are preferred for coverage.
The judicial power in Nebraska is distributed among various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court. Additionally, Nebraska's judicial system includes separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties as well as a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.