05/06/2026
I'm happy to see Nebraska continue to expand its problem solving courts. As an attorney practicing in both the Lancaster County Family Treatment Court and the Lancaster County Safe and Healthy Families Court, I see the direct benefits to families and our community fostered by these courts. Problem solving courts are specialized courts that address specific issues such as addiction, mental illness, or domestic violence. Statistics show these courts are producing better results for families. The courts hold people accountable while treating the addiction that brings individuals into the justice system through an approach that is less adversarial and more collaborative than a standard court docket.
In a ceremony in the Nebraska Supreme Court Courtroom, Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony on behalf of the Nebraska Judicial Branch on Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was streamed live and is available for viewing.