The 11th Judicial Court met on Monday, Dec. 2. Outside, Building and Grounds installed a 25-foot Christmas tree, hung a wreath and wrapped lights around the railings, windows and columns.
The coronavirus continues to pose challenges to holiday spirits. Signage greets those who climb the courthouse steps — “Face coverings will need to be worn when entering all county buildings and offices per governor’s directive effective June 26, 2020.”
On Monday (Nov. 30), deputy district court clerk Adriana Ramos checked temperatures with a forehead thermometer before admitting people to the iconic, round courtroom.
Timothy Lee Bradley, 41, previously pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of his probation. DDA Todd Banks and PD Steve Cochran recommended reinstatement with added conditions — the most critical is that the defendant must live in a group home, Agape. The Reno facility has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
“If you leave that facility for any reason, you’ve failed probation,” said the judge.
Bradley, who is under the court’s guardianship, also admitted to possessing methamphetamine in Lovelock on Oct. 21, 2020. The Category E felony carries a possible prison term of one to four years. Probation was also on the table, at the discretion of the court.
Judge Jim Shirley gave Bradley 19 to 48 months, suspended, with probation to last two years.
Sheriff Jerry Allen, performing bailiff duties in the courtroom, agreed to transport the client from jail to the group home later that afternoon.
Steven Wendell Sallaz came to court from jail for two separate hearings. PD Steve Cochran represented Sallaz in his arraignment on charges of possessing a controlled substance (amphetamine). Kyle Swanson handled the probation violation hearing by telephone.
Sallaz pleaded not guilty to possessing controlled substances. The judge set the trial for Jan. 25, 26 and 27, “assuming we have a break from COVID.”
According to a court transcript filed on Dec. 4, 2019, Carson City might have a hold on the defendant.
If so, Sallaz should go to Carson first, said Swanson. He asked for a continuance of the probation violation hearing.
The judge said he’d make inquiries. If necessary, the PCSO will transport the defendant to Carson City. For now, Sallaz headed back to jail.
