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Another beautiful day in the Truckee Meadows!

 

VETERANS COURT GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview

Participants in Veterans Court are generally transferred from one of the other Specialty Courts. Veterans Court runs concurrent with the other treatment programs such as Bristlecone Family Resources or NNAMHS.  

Testing

Weekly random drug and alcohol tests are required. Participants are assigned a color and must call daily Sunday through Thursday to see if they are testing that day. A color may be called several times per week. The testing number, location, and times are on the assigned color card. The cost is $15.00 per test.

 

 

 

Tips for Success

* Show up for court, counseling, drug tests, and 12-step meetings

*Bring proof of 12-step meetings

*Be honest

*Follow P&P rules

*Manage your fees and other financial obligations and set up payment plans as needed

*Complete all sanctions ordered by the court

Court

Participants must attend court on a regular basis. Hearing frequency is based on participant's needs. Court is on Wednesday at 11:30am in the Specialty Court Courtroom. Failing to appear will result in the court issuing a bench warrant.

 

 

 

Treatment

Participants must attend substance abuse or mental health counseling sessions. Counseling requirements are based on the participant's needs, typically starting aggressively. As progress is achieved, the requirements may be reduced. Costs of counseling may be reduced if VA eligible.

12-Step Meeting Schedules

AA Schedule
www.aanorthernnevada.org

NA Schedule
http://sierrasagena.org

GA Schedule
www.gamblersanonymous.org/
click on Meeting Directory, then Nevada 

Supervision

If the participant is supervised by Parole and Probation, participants are expected to comply with probation and follow all requirements. 

 

12-Step Meetings

Participants must attend 12-Step meetings or court-offered alternatives a minimum of 3-times per week on different days and bring proof to every court appearance. Meetings attended on the same day as another meeting will not count towards the 3-per-week requirement.

 

NO alcohol
NO narcotic pain medication
NO opiate pain medication
NO methadone
NO benzodiazepines

NONE!
(Even with a prescription)