Pretrial Services




Pretrial Manager

Angelina Wencke Angelina Wencke
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Within 72 hours after arrest (Monday - Friday).
For misdemeanor cases, it is called an Arraignment; for gross misdemeanor and felony cases, it is referred to as the Initial Appearance.
Charges are read in open court and a plea is entered. For every defendant facing the possibility of jail time, appointment of counsel is made if granted by the court.
Charges are read in open court, however a plea is NOT entered at this time. Appointment of counsel is made if granted by the court.
This means he/she is released on his/her promise to appear in court for all future court dates and to not reoffend while on release; no bail money is due at that time.
If a person is released on their Own Recognizance, the judge may impose conditions of release, which means the arrestee/defendant must abide by set conditions to remain out of custody. Some examples may include random drug and alcohol testing, in-person and/or telephone check-ins, as well as proof of continuous employment/school.
You can contact the Pretrial Services office and/or appear in open court on the day of their Arraignment. The Washoe County Jail will share the next court date upon request.
Their Pretrial Services Officer will provide a non-compliance report to the court. In some cases, recommendation is made to the court to revoke the defendant's Own Recognizance release, which if approved, would ultimately land the defendant back in jail.
If you've been advised by a local court you have an arrest warrant, please contact the District Court Pretrial Services office at (775) 325-6600. A representative will obtain necessary information and assess your case for release.