The Reno Justice Court is expanding its Specialty Court programming with the launch of a Multi-Track DUI Court.
The Court will offer four different tracks of varying supervision and treatment to support and rehabilitate first and second-time DUI offenders based on their individualized risk and needs.
Washoe County says the Multi-Track Court is supported by a $120,077 federal grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Court’s objectives include increasing access to case management and treatment for first- and second-time DUI offenders in order to reduce DUI-related crashes, injuries, and deaths through early intervention. The program aims to serve at least 50 participants within the first year.
The Court team includes judges, clinicians, a case manager, probation officer, prosecutors, public defenders, and a program coordinator.
“Typically, DUI offenders do not get the treatment or supervision they require until their 3rd DUI, when they are facing prison time. The aim of this program is to ensure every DUI offender that enters Reno Justice Court gets individualized treatment and is held accountable in ways that they need, so that we can prevent further instances of driving while under the influence.” Said Emily Ruff, Program Coordinator for the Reno Justice Specialty Courts. “Our hope is that Nevada’s roadways become safer with this program.”
(Washoe County contributed to this report.)
