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"Judge Montero's commitment to improving our justice system and supporting the well-being of youth and families is truly commendable," says Joey Ordu'a Hastings, CEO of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in praising the Nevada judge's "remarkable achievements"including the creation of the first transitional living center operated by a juvenile justice agency in the state, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges reports.

In October 2022, Montero opened the non-secure transitional housing center for youth involved with juvenile services, repurposing a portion of the secure juvenile detention center to create a safe and supportive environment staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

School district leaders credit Montero with helping students who would have otherwise been in jeopardy of not meeting graduation requirements to successfully graduate with high school degrees.

"By repurposing a portion of the secure juvenile detention center, he created a safe and supportive environment staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week," the NCJFCJ states.

"He is noted by colleagues for his willingness to engage in conversations and take innovative actions that have led to long-term behavior change and improved outcomes for youth in Humboldt County."

In addition to presiding over specialty courts, Montero spearheaded the creation of a truancy diversion program and

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