The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln, Nebraska. Judge Kevin McManaman will preside over the ceremony.
This event marks a significant milestone for graduates who have completed an intensive program that includes comprehensive behavioral health treatment and community supervision. The program aims to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders by providing early and individualized treatment, frequent chemical testing, and various rehabilitative services.
Problem-solving courts offer an alternative path through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders. These courts utilize a specialized team process within the existing court structure to protect public safety and increase the likelihood of successful rehabilitation for participants.
For more information or interviews, Jordon Boies, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, can be contacted at (402) 441-7777 or via email at jordon.boies@nejudicial.gov. This is an Adult Drug Court graduation event, and additional details can be found on the Problem-Solving Court webpage.
The judicial power in Nebraska is distributed among several courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, county courts, separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties, as well as a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court. All state courts operate under the administrative direction of the Supreme Court.