The Sarpy County Adult Drug Court is scheduled to conduct a graduation ceremony on April 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in the Sarpy County Boardroom located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, Nebraska. Presiding over the ceremony will be Judge Stefanie Martinez.
According to the provided information, "For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intense community supervision, and full accountability."
Problem-Solving courts serve as an alternative pathway through the justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders. These courts make use of a specialized team process within the conventional court structure to achieve specific goals. Their primary aim is to minimize recidivism and substance use disorders through validated risk and need assessments, individualized behavioral health treatment, regular chemical testing, and various incentives and sanctions.
Further details or interviews regarding the event can be obtained by contacting Creston Ashburn, the Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, at (402) 593-2132. Media representatives are requested to present court media credentials. Additional information is available on the Problem-Solving Court webpage.
The Constitution of Nebraska divides judicial power among the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and county courts, all of which function under the Supreme Court's administrative direction. Nebraska's judicial system also includes separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties and a statewide Workers’ Compensation Court.