Staff and clients voice concerns as Washoe County moves to dissolve Department of Alternative Sentencing

Written By Nicole Fernandez

Officer Mark Wickman, the president of the Washoe County Alternative Sentencing Officers' Association, speaks at the Oct. 14, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting about the impacts of dissolving the Department of Alternative Sentencing. Screengrab from YouTube

The Washoe Board of County Commissioners voted earlier this month to move forward with plans to dissolve the Department of Alternative Sentencing. According to county officials, the decision will improve efficiency and streamline operations. While county leaders describe the move as an efficiency measure, employees and clients say it dismantles one of the few systems in Northern Nevada focused on rehabilitation over punishment.

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Nicole Fernandez

Nicole Fernandez is a Reno-based tarot card reader, spell caster, and writer with over a decade of experience. As the founder of The Mystic Path, Nicole provides insightful guidance through tarot readings, personalized spells, and lunar rituals, helping individuals discover clarity and direction in their lives.

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