The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Adams County is set to celebrate a significant milestone with its upcoming graduation ceremony. This event marks the culmination of an intensive program aimed at rehabilitating nonviolent drug-related offenders through comprehensive behavioral health treatment and community supervision.
Scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the ceremony will be held at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings, Nebraska. Judge Morgan Farquhar will preside over the proceedings.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by Problem-Solving Courts to provide an alternative route within the criminal justice system. These courts aim to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders by employing a specialized team process that operates within existing court structures.
According to officials, "Problem-Solving courts are designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders." The courts strive to protect public safety while increasing participants' chances of successful rehabilitation through validated risk assessments, individualized treatment plans, frequent chemical testing, and other supportive services.
For further information or interviews regarding the event, Susan Huber serves as the Problem Solving Court Coordinator and can be reached at 308-627-2579. Additional details about Drug Treatment Courts can be found on the Problem-Solving Court webpage.
Nebraska's judicial power is distributed among various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, county courts, separate juvenile courts in select counties, and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court.