Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court

Douglas County’s veterans treatment court runs on the Nebraska Supreme Court’s problem-solving court model with veteran mentors, frequent testing and judicial review hearings; the state lists coordinator Rob Owens.

Also called: veterans treatment court, VTC, Omaha, 4th Judicial District, Rob Owens, probation.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Douglas County, NECounty

Douglas County's Veterans Treatment Court is one of Nebraska's problem-solving courts, established only with Nebraska Supreme Court approval and governed by the Supreme Court's Committee on Problem-Solving Courts. Nebraska's veterans treatment courts reduce recidivism through early intervention, appropriate treatment, intensive supervision and consistent judicial oversight; a team of judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, coordinator, community supervision officer, law enforcement representative, treatment provider and Veterans Health Administration designs an individualized programme for each participant, verified by frequent alcohol and drug testing, close community supervision and judicial review hearings, with home and field visits. Trained volunteer veteran mentors act as role models and guide readjustment. The state's court locations list names Douglas County's coordinator, Rob Owens, at (402) 889-2643, [email protected]. A veteran with a criminal case in Douglas County can ask defense counsel, the prosecutor or the court about entry; Douglas County's courts are the Fourth Judicial District's District Court and Juvenile Court.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court
Gate	Rule
Veteran with a criminal case in Douglas County	The county’s court takes veterans through the problem-solving court team; entry is by referral through counsel or the court, and the coordinator is the state’s listed contact.

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Last updated 2026-10-08.

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VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.