Treatment CourtVeterans Court

The 13th Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program which includes first time non-violent offenders, probationers, and offenders who are returning to the community from the Department of Corrections. All participants must have been determined to require substance abuse treatment and/or have a diagnosed mental health condition. The Veterans Treatment Court may be a voluntary program or ordered as a condition of probation. Participation includes regular court appearances before the Drug Court Commissioner in Veterans Court and treatment, which includes drug testing, individual counseling and group counseling provided by Truman VA Hospital. The participant is also expected to meet with a mentor, obtain and maintain employment or involvement in vocational or educational programs, and is required to attend 12-step meetings (Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous). The length of the Veterans Treatment Court Program is determined by each participant's progress and will be a minimum of one year and no longer than two years.

The mission of the 13th Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court Program is to help meet the needs of Veterans who have been identified in the criminal justice system with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. This treatment court program will provide the Veteran participant with the opportunity to lead a productive and law-abiding life through a comprehensive treatment program and judicial supervision. Veteran participants will be provided services that address substance abuse, mental health issues, unemployment, homelessness, and medical needs.

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