The Adult Drug Court, launched with just four participants, has evolved into a multi-program initiative offering court-supervised treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
The Second Judicial District Court will recognize the 30th anniversary of its Adult Drug Court with a public event on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Complex Litigation Courtroom, located at 75 Court St. in Reno.
Established in July 1995 under the direction of Judge Peter Breen, the Adult Drug Court began with a small group of participants and has since expanded into a broader network of specialty courts focused on treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders…