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Reno Justice Court Launches Multi-Track DUI Court to Strengthen Recovery and Public Safety

Washoe County PhotoRENO, Nev. — The Reno Justice Court is proud to announce the expansion of its Specialty Court programming through the launch of a Multi-Track DUI Court, an initiative 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). […]

Washoe County offices will be closed on Veterans Day

Washoe County PhotoMost Washoe County offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.  The following county offices will be closed:  Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno.  All Washoe County Library locations will be closed. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online […]

SJDC Partners with Averhealth to enhance drug and alcohol testing services

Washoe County PhotoThe Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Averhealth, a nationally recognized leader in substance use monitoring. Effective November 3, 2025, drug and alcohol testing services within SJDC’s Pretrial Services and Specialty Court Programs will be conducted through Averhealth.

Food Bank and Catholic Charities expand food resources to SNAP recipients

series of logosWashoe County, City of Reno, and City of Sparks are partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada to expand food resources throughout Washoe County for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. As of November 1, SNAP payments are expected to be frozen, which means that deposits into EBT […]

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