Henderson Municipal Court
ABC Court(Assistance in Breaking the Cycle)
City of Henderson Municipal Court
Judge Douglas W. Hedger
Department 2
ABC Court Brochure
Mission:
It is the mission of the ABC Court, within the parameters of the law, to be creative and innovative to design and implement treatment and/or programs that will address the habitual misdemeanor offender in an attempt to terminate recidivism by addressing substance abuse issues, mental health treatment, and life skills training.
Guiding Principles:
- ABC Court combines alcohol and other drug treatment services with the justice system.
- The prosecution and defense counsel work together to promote public safety while protecting participants' due process.
- Eligible participants are identified early and may volunteer to participate in the ABC Court program.
- Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing.
- ABC Court uses a team strategy to monitor participants' compliance.
- Ongoing judicial interaction with each ABC Court participant is essential.
- Program effectiveness is measured by ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective ABC Court planning, implementation, and operations.
- Building partnerships among ABC Court, public agencies, and community-based organizations creates local support and improves ABC Court's program effectiveness.
- 18 years or older
- One to two-year commitment to the program
- Habitual Offenders with multiple cases in Municipal Court
- May have multiple felony convictions
- May have unstable living environment
- Must have a history of substance related charges
- Unemployed or under employed
- No arson or sex offenders
Community Partners:
- Transitional Living Community (TLC)
- Henderson Police Department
- The City of Henderson Deputy City Attorney's Office
- The City of Henderson Public Defender's Office
- Community Treatment Providers and Community Organizations
- The City of Henderson Court Programs
- Hopelink
- Henderson Chamber of Commerce
- Touro University Nevada