The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court recognized the graduation of two participants during a ceremony held on March 18 at the Lancaster County City Council Chambers in Lincoln. Judges Kevin McManaman and John Colborn presided over the event, which marked the completion of a program that combines mental health treatment, community supervision, and personal accountability.
Veterans Treatment Courts provide an alternative for nonviolent offenders with drug-related charges by offering a specialized approach within the court system. These courts aim to reduce repeat offenses and substance use among people with substance use disorders while supporting public safety. The program uses risk assessments, individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent chemical testing, incentives, sanctions, and supportive services to help participants achieve rehabilitation.
The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch engages communities through educational efforts such as traveling oral arguments at schools and offers resources on guardianship and mediation according to the official website. The branch maintains court facilities across Nebraska to ensure public access according to the official website.
Nebraska’s judicial system extends across 18 districts that include both urban and rural areas according to the official website. It is led by a Supreme Court of seven justices along with judges from appellate, district, and county courts according to the official website.
The judicial branch also focuses on delivering justice with integrity while supporting self-represented litigants and improving community access to legal resources according to the official website. Standardized rules and forms are used statewide for consistent court operations according to the official website.
