§ 6-1205.Scope.
Article 12: Problem-Solving Courts · Last amended September 21, 2016 · Last verified July 22, 2026
Full Text of § 6-1205
Amendment History
§ 6-1205 amended September 21, 2016.
Plain-English Summary
Section 6-1205 makes clear that the rules in Article 12 reach every problem-solving court judge and staff member in Nebraska, regardless of funding source. A program funded through a federal grant, state appropriation, local contribution, or some combination doesn’t get a different set of rules — the same requirements for establishment, operation, and reporting apply across the board.
That matters because problem-solving courts often piece together funding from multiple sources, and a program’s revenue stream doesn’t change what standards it has to meet or what the Supreme Court expects of the judges and staff who run it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these rules apply to every problem-solving court in Nebraska?
Yes, along with every judge and staff member working in one, regardless of the program’s funding source.
Does a federally funded drug court follow different rules than a state-funded one?
No. Section 6-1205 states that the rules apply regardless of funding source, so the source of a program’s money doesn’t change its obligations under this article.
Who exactly is covered — just judges, or staff too?
Both. The rule covers all problem-solving court judges and personnel.
Does this section limit which types of problem-solving courts are covered?
No, it broadens coverage rather than narrowing it — it confirms that funding source doesn’t exempt a program from the article’s requirements.
How does this scope provision interact with the approval requirement in Section 6-1201?
Section 6-1201 requires Supreme Court approval before any problem-solving court can exist; Section 6-1205 then confirms that once approved, the program and its personnel are bound by the article regardless of how it’s funded.