Pretrial Services: Supervision

• If you have a medical diagnosis that could cause a dilute test - please request a letter from your doctor advising of your condition for your supervising officer to review.
• Ways to avoid a dilute sample:
  • Don't drink excessive amounts of fluids.
  • Provide a sample before you go to work. Testing earlier in the day can help prevent dilute tests.
  • Watch your caffeine intake.

• Your supervising officer will review the marijuana levels at each test to verify a decrease in levels.
• If the levels are decreasing, it will not be considered a violation.

You will be on supervision with Pretrial Services until the case is concluded or supervision is removed by the Judge.

• In some cases, you could have travel restrictions placed on you by the Judge. If this is the case, your supervising officer will advise you at your initial check in.
• In most cases, traveling while under Pretrial supervision is allowed; however, you will need to discuss your travel plans with your supervising officer.
• Your supervising officer will need at least 48 business hours' notice for your trip. If you will be missing check in's or testing, work with your officer on a plan to make up or reschedule the missed contacts.

Contact your supervising officer and attorney as soon as possible. They will provide you instructions on what to do next.

• Public Defender: (775) 337-4800
  • Current list of Public Defenders - direct phone line and email addresses:
    washoecounty.gov/defender/public-defender-home/contact-numbers
• Alternate Public Defender and Conflict Attorneys: (775) 328-3955
  • Current list of Alternate Public Defenders - direct phone line and email addresses:
    washoecounty.gov/apd/faq/contactlist

https://www.washoecounty.gov/defender/criminal-justice/about-criminal-cases.php

• Information regarding Gross Misdemeanor/Felony case?
  https://www.washoecounty.gov/defender/criminal-justice/felon-info.php
• Information regarding my Misdemeanor case?
  https://www.washoecounty.gov/defender/criminal-justice/misdo-info.php

Yes. Work with your pretrial officer to ensure that you know what your specific conditions are and how to comply with those conditions.

Yes. If you are interested in treatment or other services, please ask your pretrial officer for more information.

Yes. If you are being supervised by another agency inform your pretrial officer of this. You are still responsible for complying with the conditions set by other courts, but we will work hard to communicate with the other agency to minimize unnecessary duplication of efforts by you.

• Timing: Be on time, do not be late.
• Rise for the Judge: When a judge enters or leaves the courtroom, please stand if you are able.
• Eating/Drinking/Gum/Smoking/Vaping: Please do not chew gum or bring food or drinks into the courtroom. Smoking/vaping is prohibited inside and within 50 feet of the entrance to any Second Judicial District Court Facility.
• Other noises: Turn off your cell phones. Please refrain from unnecessary movement, shuffling papers, or making other noises. It can be very difficult to hear during a proceeding and any additional noises can add to this challenge.
• Language: Do not use profanities in the courtroom. Be respectful.
• Dress code: The courtroom is a place of business. Dress should reflect dignity of the courtroom and be business appropriate. Please do not:
  • Wear clothing showing alcohol, alcoholic beverages, drugs, sex, violence, or bad language.
  • Wear hats, caps, bandanas, sweatbands or other headgear including sunglasses.
  • Wear shorts, tank tops or spaghetti straps.
  • Wear sagging pants or show your boxers or underwear.
  • Wear clothes that show your stomach or cleavage.
  • Wear pajamas or slippers.

• Dress appropriately. Dress as if attending a job interview. You may also wear your work uniform or clothing if you are joining court on a work break.
• No hats or sunglasses.
• Choose a quiet place to attend Court. Avoid being outside if it is windy.
• Cellphones should be muted, doors to rooms closed, and disruptions minimized.
• Be aware of your Zoom background and the area behind you. Avoid distractions. No playful virtual backgrounds are allowed, such as Hawaii or Space.
• Try not to sit directly in front of or behind a window. The light or reflection can affect the video.
• Log on fifteen (15) minutes early for your Court hearing.
• The Courtroom Clerk will admit you when ready.
• Turn off your microphones and camera after checking in with the Clerk.
• Do not smoke, eat, or drink while you are participating in Court via Zoom.
• Do not walk around on the phone while you are participating in Court via Zoom. Remain seated or standing still.
• Do not drive while participating in Court via Zoom. If you are in a vehicle, safely pull over then stop the vehicle before participating in Court via Zoom.
• Do not speak over or interrupt anyone. Use appropriate language, just as you would in a physical courtroom.
• Keep your microphone and camera off until your case is called. Once your hearing is over, turn off your microphone and camera.
• Only you, attorneys, or other people the Judge requests will be allowed to talk to the Judge.
• Address the Judge as "Your Honor" or "Judge." Family members and friends may not speak to the Judge unless the Judge asks them to speak.
• If there is a court reporter or language interpreter present, he or she may interrupt to request that people speak more slowly, clearly, loudly, or closer to the microphone, or to request a repetition or the spelling of a name.
• If you do not follow the Court's rules, you may be removed from the Court hearing, and the Judge may impose other sanctions.