Priorities

The Working Prosecutor:

Tony continues to prosecute major cases while leading the office. Tony elevates victim communication to the highest priority and ensures that all cases are resolved expeditiously. As Prosecutor, Tony works tirelessly to keep the people of Clark County safe.

Clear Direction and Leadership:

Tony provides clear direction for the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.  Tony understands the importance of retaining the respect and confidence of the citizens of Clark County by being tough on criminals, while also recognizing that cases involving juveniles, people suffering mental illness or drug addiction often are best approached using a therapeutic court model. Tony recognizes public safety is vitally important as our community copes with an increase in homelessness and an expanding population.

The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI): 

Tony is an advocate for this program that encourages low-level non-violent juvenile offenders to develop into healthy, productive adults through reduced reliance on secure confinement.  This program saves taxpayer money and improves public safety through mentorship and accountability. After more than 15 years of innovation and replication, JDAI is one of the nation’s most effective, influential, and widespread juvenile justice system reform initiatives.

Click here to visit the Clark County webpage on JDAI

Therapeutic Specialty Courts (Substance Abuse Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court):

Tony uses these programs to successfully keep crime rates down by reducing the cycle of crime.  These programs save taxpayer money by reducing the use of jail for people who really need psychiatric care or drug counseling, and provide the community peace of mind that these offenders are off the streets under the supervision of the court, while receiving the care they need.

Click here to visit the Clark County webpage on Therapeutic Specialty Courts

Our Community and Region:

Tony brings resolution to seemingly impossible conflicts and has a unique ability to bring people together. Through Tony’s leadership, trusted colleagues throughout the region continue to provide expertise and law enforcement support to Clark County due to Tony’s leadership.

A major focus of Tony’s public service is to advocate for the most vulnerable in our community. After being elected to office in 2010, Tony founded the Elder Justice Center, which “brings experienced law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocates and Adult Protective Service together.” He also serves as board chairman for the Children’s Justice Center.

Clark County Children’s Justice Center:

Tony serves as the Board Chair of this nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center that provides a safe, child-focused place for alleged child victims of criminal-level abuse and their non-offending family members. Tony supports this program so strongly that he modeled the Elder Justice Center after it.

Click here to visit the Clark County page for the Children’s Justice Center.

Clark County Elder Justice Center:

The Elder Justice Center (EJC) responds to reports of abuse of elderly citizens and other vulnerable adults in Clark County. Tony created this program to protect our community’s vulnerable adults. Law enforcement and elderly advocates praise his special attention to this group of often defenseless people.

Click here to visit the Clark County page for the Elder Justice Center.

Domestic Violence Prosecution Center:

Tony is a strong supporter of Domestic Violence Prosecution Center which is a collaborative effort to respond to instances of domestic violence focused on victim advocacy.

Click here to read more about the Domestic Violence Prosecution Center.