Judge gives Preference to Homeless?? 2 Tier Justice??

Does Reno Judge Christopher Hazlett-Stevens give special treatment based on your income and social status??

from the courts website https://www.reno.gov/government/municipal-court/specialty-courts-and-programs

Started in 2019, Community Court has admitted 682 individuals. Presided over by Judge Christopher Hazlett-Stevens, this court seeks to reduce and properly address quality of life offenses in the downtown area, and city parks, by utilizing a collaborative, problem solving approach to crime. Community Court primarily serves the unhoused population and holds its court sessions at the Downtown Reno Public Library on Center Street. This venue provides a level of comfort to this population, as it is considered a more neutral, less formal setting than a traditional courthouse. Community Court provides immediate service linkage to its participants by collaborating with over 20 service providers who volunteer their services every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These services range from substance use disorder, mental health, housing, SNAP and Medicaid verification, veteran services, primary health care, work force development, and legal services, among others.

Community Court Fact Sheet
Community Court Fact Sheet (Spanish)
For more information about our CC specialty court contact: Carissa O’Grady, Specialty Court Coordinator, 775-334-3092 or [email protected].