Competency Court
Competency Court - Washoe Courts
Competency Court - Washoe Courts Information Regarding Competency Court The mission of the Second Judicial District Competency Court is to promptly resolve competency matters and explore alternatives to adjudication when appropriate, ensuring fair and efficient outcomes for all involved. The Competency Court was established by Administrative Order by Chief Judge Jones in February of 2023 in response to the significant delays occurring in the competency and restoration process in Washoe County. The Competency Court follows the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) - COMPETENCE to Stand Trial: A Roadmap for State Courts (external link, opens in new tab) and seeks to combine and consolidate possible diversion and competency related matters in one department, with one judge, and a weekly set docket time, to facilitate efficient case management and timely access to appropriate resources. The Honorable Egan K. Walker presides over the Competency Court every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Department 7. The Competency Court team consists of a representative from the Washoe County District Attorney, Public Defender, and Alternate Public Defender’s offices, a Case Compliance Specialist, and representatives from multiple state and local behavioral health and criminal justice agencies. Goals Reduce case backlog by implementing procedures that standardize the competency process and decrease the average time from case initiation to resolution and utilizing limited competency resources in only appropriate cases. Provide timely access to restoration, mental health, and rehabilitation resources to support individuals involved in the competency process. Develop partnerships with stakeholders including mental health professionals, social services, and legal experts to assist with identifying individuals who may qualify for alternatives to adjudication. Expand diversion programs and treatment plans as alternatives to traditional adjudication for suitable cases. Increase transparency and improve communication by holding regularly scheduled court hearings, staffing, and stakeholder’s meetings. Contact Case Compliance Specialist: Karlye Hutchinson (775) 328-3258 [email protected] Competency Court Judge The Honorable Chief Judge Egan Walker Biography Courtroom Calendar Payments Disclaimer Online – Criminal Fines & Fees, Copy Requests & Mediation Fees Only – BAIL PAYMENTS NOT ACCEPTED Payments are accepted 24 hours a day when made online at allpaid.com Copy requests may take up to 5 business days and will be emailed to you. All criminal fines and fees paid will be processed and applied to the case on the next business day. Payments made online will have a processing fee. The fee is retained by the processing company, not the Second Judicial District Court. Paying online for a case that has gone to warrant will not prevent you from being arrested. Please have the case number and the name of the defendant/party available for accurate processing of the online payment. By Phone Phone payments can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling AllPaid at (888) 604-7888. The representative will ask for the "PLC". The PLC for Second Judicial District Court is a004gz Please contact the Resource Center first if you do not have your case number at (775) 325-6731 during business hours M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Payments by phone will have a credit/debit card processing fee assessed. The fee is retained by the processing company, not Second Judicial District Court. Confirm you are paying the correct court – Second Judicial District Court, Reno, Nevada. By Mail Payments made by mail will need to be in the form of law firm check, cashier's check or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. If you wish to have a receipt mailed to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with payment. Please include the case number and name of the defendant/party on the payment. Close
