The Lackawanna County Treatment Court celebrated its 42nd graduation ceremony Thursday at the People’s Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College in Scranton. Forty-seven men and women were among this year’s graduates for all of the specialty courts. In addition to the graduates, 17 individuals had their charges dismissed and nine had their charges expunged at the event. The ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive drug and alcohol and mental health treatment, close supervision and full accountability, court officials said.
Judge for the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County Michael Barrasse speaks during the Lackawanna County Treatment Court graduation at Lackawanna College’s People’s Security Theater in Scranton Thursday, November 5, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
The Lackawanna County Treatment Court graduation begins at Lackawanna College’s People’s Security Theater in Scranton on Thursday, November 5, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)