Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation and Celebration
The Sarpy County Wellness Court will host a graduation ceremony on July 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sarpy County Courthouse, located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046. Presiding over the event will be Judge Stefanie Martinez.
The ceremony signifies the completion of an intensive program for problem-solving court graduates. This program includes comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability measures. Problem-solving courts offer an alternative route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders by employing a specialized team process within the existing court structure.
These courts aim to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders. The goal is to enhance public safety and increase participants' chances of successful rehabilitation by using validated risk and need assessments, early and individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent and random chemical testing, incentives, sanctions, and other rehabilitative services.
For interviews or additional information regarding the event, please contact Heather Moran, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator at (402) 593-2199. Court media credentials are preferred for attendance.
Further details about Drug Treatment Courts can be found on the Problem-Solving Court webpage: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/problem-solving-courts.
The judicial power in Nebraska is distributed among various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, county courts as well as separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties. Additionally, there is a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court.