Rule 6-1204 Purpose.

These rules set up the guidelines for how problem-solving courts work in Nebraska. Problem-solving courts are special courts that handle certain types of cases differently, often focusing on things like drug treatment, mental health, or other issues that need more than just a standard court process.

The rule itself doesn't create new programs or change how any specific case is handled. Instead, it explains why the rest of the rules in this section exist. It tells courts and the public that the following sections will lay out the requirements for starting and running these specialized courts properly.

If you're involved in a problem-solving court program, this rule is the starting point that explains the reasoning behind all the other rules you'll need to follow. The real details about eligibility, procedures, and requirements come in the sections that follow this one.