March 20, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

The H.O.P.E. Drug Court will celebrate its 112nd graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 31st in the Cascade Hall of the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. and will be presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert Johnson, who leads the adult drug court program.

Judge Johnson said, “These ceremonies remind us what recovery looks life in real life”. Judge Johnson said, “It takes hard work, accountability, and support. Drug court is built on the belief that people can change when they are given the structure, treatment, and encouragement needed to transform their lives.”

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court release said that drug courts have demonstrated measurable success both locally and nationwide. By focusing on treatment and accountability, these programs significantly reduce repeat offenses and strengthen public safety. In 2025, H.O.P.E. Drug Court had four graduation ceremonies which produced 20 graduates and resulted in over $4.22 million in savings to taxpayers.

This year’s graduation speaker is Jason Cornutt, a graduate of the 105th H.O.P.E. Drug Court program and a dedicated peer mentor with ADAPT. Through determination and growth, he has turned his life around and now helps others navigate their recovery journeys.

The graduation ceremony is open to the community.

For more information about H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court