How do I get into Veterans Treatment Court?

You must apply for Veterans Treatment Court with the District Attorney’s Office. Download the application form or visit the Court Administrator’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office or the Public Defender’s Office.

What is Veterans Court?

Veterans Court is a unique program to keep Veterans out of jail and on the road to a healthy, law-abiding lifestyle. Each participant in Veterans Court is assessed for a wide variety of supportive services, primarily drug and alcohol and/or mental health treatment. Also, there is access to individual and family counseling, educational degrees, job skill training, housing and transportation assistance. Veterans Court surrounds a participant with all of the services and support needed to be on the right path in life.

The Veterans Court team consists of a judge, lawyers, probation officers and counselors. Each team member, including the judge, has specialized training and experience in the Treatment Court program. The team works together to help you as much as possible.

Am I eligible for Veterans Court?

Any Veteran with substance abuse and/or mental health concerns is eligible to apply for Veterans Court. However, not everyone is accepted into the program. Some of your pending criminal charges and/or past convictions may disqualify you from Veterans Court. Also, any crimes of violence or any other risk to the community may disqualify you.

Volunteering

Are you a veteran and able to volunteer as a mentor for other veterans in Treatment Court? Please consider donating your time to help fellow veterans and be a mentor in the Treatment Court program.

You owe it to yourself.

Veterans Court is the best opportunity within the justice system for you to get help. You owe it to yourself to consider the option of Veterans Court