The Court Assistance Military Offenders Veterans Treatment Court in Reno held a graduation this week for six veterans who completed the program. According to the City of Reno, the court has now seen 97 participants graduate since it began in October 2018.
Judge Shelly T. O’Neill praised the graduates of the Court Assistance Military Offenders in Reno program, saying, “Our Veterans have shown remarkable resilience and dedication throughout this program, and it’s an honor to witness their growth as they work toward a brighter future.” The program, created to support veterans returning to civilian life, was first funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, received an enhancement grant of $399,839 in 2020, and is now managed by the Nevada Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts with additional federal funding provided in 2023, as reported by the City of Reno.
The Court Assistance Military Offenders in Reno program offers veterans facing misdemeanor charges an option for diversion. “Participants can have their charges dismissed and may be eligible to have their records sealed within the timeframe specified by NRS 176A.295 (2),” as stated by the City of Reno. Created under Nevada’s 2017 legislative updates in NRS 176A.280, the program provides access to treatment and diversion services and is open to eligible defendants from other jurisdictions, including those in rural areas.
