PHOTOS: Three overcome addiction and graduate from James Valley Drug and DUI Court

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.

1/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

2/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

3/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

4/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

5/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

6/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

7/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

8/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

9/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

10/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.

11/11: Scenes from the James Valley Drug and DUI Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.