Las Vegas Court Program Built Around Treatment, Not Incarceration

Mental health court now operating in Harlan - Harlan Enterprise

A court focused on defendants with mental health conditions and a co-occurring disorder such as substance use disorder is now serving Harlan County, bridging the gap between courts and behavioral health services. The court began operating earlier this year.   Mental Health Court, structured similarly to Drug Court, is for defendants identified as high risk and high needs who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies. Participants who compl…

Las Vegas court program built around treatment, not incarceration

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In a quiet courtroom tucked inside the Las Vegas Justice Court, lives are being rebuilt — not punished. Instead of jail time, individuals struggling with untreated mental illness or addiction are being offered a new path: one filled with counseling, care, and a shot at redemption. For Judge Eric Goodman, this mission is more than professional — it’s personal. “When I was 19, I lost a good friend of mine to suicide,” Goodman sa…

Nevada to pay $753K for delays in providing mental health care to criminal defendants

The State of Nevada will pay more than $753,000 in court-ordered fines for delays in providing criminal defendants with mental health care at a psychiatric facility in Sparks. The Nevada Board of Examiners signed off on the payment Tuesday after…