MITCHELL — Thursday, May 26 was a life-changing day for John Peterson, Venessa Guevara and Kyle Horned Eagle as they graduated from James Valley Drug and DUI Court.
They were honored and celebrated during a ceremony at the Mitchell Public Safety Center. The complete program lasts at approximately 16 to 18 months, depending on progress.
Among the tasks needed to graduate the program are
- Court attendance
- Engagement of treatment
- Continued care plan
- Comply with supervision
- Office visits with court service officer
- Drug testing and 24/7 or scram, if required
- Maintaining curfew
- Monthly home visits and comply with approved housing
- Attendance at self-help groups
- Maintain a sponsor and employment,
- Pay all fees on current drug/DUI court files.
The three graduates share 1,574 combined days of sobriety.
1/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
2/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
3/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
4/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
5/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
6/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
7/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
8/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
9/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
10/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
11/Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
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