SERIES: What Does Veterans Court Do For The Military?

Veterans court is one of the newer treatment courts in the U.S. justice system that is focused on military personnel. The first veterans court was in Buffalo, New York, with a focus on medical and mental health treatment, assistance in finding a job, housing and transportation.

It turned out to be a great success, with many veterans getting their charges reduced or dismissed. Plus, none of the veterans who completed the program re-offended.

Veterans Courts in the U.S.

Since its inception in 2008, there are nearly 50 veterans’ treatment courts throughout the states now. They integrate both the drug and mental health court model to help military veterans. The program length ranges by state, but could be anywhere from six months to two years.

The program was developed to keep veterans who may suffer PTSD-related symptoms from being incarcerated without proper aid. Instead, in veterans treatment courts, they can go through a rehabilitation-type process with a chance for treatment, recovery and the chance to live a normal life again.

Who Goes to Veterans Court, and What’s It Like?

Most judges only offer the veterans treatment court program to individuals who were charged with a non-violent crime. For instance, some participants being convicted for a first DUI or DWI offense. Sometimes, active military personnel are also eligible to go through veterans’ court.

Individuals have a choice whether they want to attend the specialized court or not. If they do decide to participate, a mental health provider assesses the individual. Once the program starts, a judge continuously monitors their progress while they go through treatment. The individual will also have a mentor, typically from a local veteran’s assistance group.

Veterans’ Justice Outreach

There’s a program from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that works together with these treatment courts to further help veterans.

Veterans’ Justice Outreach (VJO) works to “avoid the unnecessary ‘criminalization’ of mental illness and extended incarceration among veterans.” To do this, the group ensures that eligible veterans have access to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services before there’s a decision made to incarcerate them. For instance, VJO will help justice-involved veterans in local courts and jails and assess them while working with the local justice system.

Specialty Courts Series

Overview of Specialty Courts in the U.S.

Need an Ignition Interlock?

Smart Start also wants to assist all military personnel who are convicted or arrested because of a DUI. For any individuals who need an Ignition Interlock to get back on the road, we can provide a reliable device and round-the-clock customer service. Call us today at [company_variable name=”Corporate Telephone Number Link”] or fill out our online form.

Schedule an Installation

Get a quick and easy IID installation with Smart Start! Get started today!

"* (required)" indicates required fields

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Fieldset Begin

spanish_espanol

Contáctame en español

First Name* (required)

Last Name* (required)

Cellphone* (required)

Zip Code* (required)

Email* (required)

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Entry Priority* (required)

Reason for Interest *

Interested in an IID ASAP (within 7 days)

I eventually need an IID (in MORE than 7 days)

I am a current customer and need customer service

This field is hidden when viewing the form

contact_consent* (required)

I consent to 1A Smart Start LLC and/or its franchisees’ reaching out to me multiple times on an ongoing basis using telephone, text and/or email, including autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts, about our products, services, promotions, and other offers. This consent is not required to purchase goods or services. To opt-out of text messages reply “STOP”, and to opt-out of emails click the unsubscribe link in the email. For texts, text “HELP” for help.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

franchisee_consent

By providing my information and clicking “Book Your Install Now,” I authorize [Insert Legal Name of Franchisee, distributor, or affiliate] to contact me at the phone number above via phone and/or text using multiple and periodic autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts for marketing purposes. Not a condition for purchase. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out of texts, reply “STOP”.

Fieldset Begin

Fast-Track Your Installation

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?
We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.

Vehicle Year

Vehicle Make

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Start Type

State of Conviction

County of Conviction

Installation Due Date

Program Duration

Date of Birth

Drivers License #

VIN #

State Authority Name

Referral Promo Code

Preferred Date

Preferences are subject to change based on availability.

Preferred Time

Questions/Comments

Or Call (800) 831-3299 Now!

By providing your information and clicking “Get Help Now”, I authorize 1A Smart Start LLC and its affiliates and franchisees’ to contact me at the phone number and/or email address above via phone, text, and/or email using autodialing technology and artificial or prerecorded calls and texts for marketing purposes. Not a condition for purchase. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out of texts, reply “STOP,” and to opt-out of emails click the email unsubscribe link.

Veterans Courts in the U.S.

Who Goes to Veterans Court, and What’s It Like?

Veterans’ Justice Outreach

Specialty Courts Series

Need an Ignition Interlock?

Schedule an Installation

Fast-Track Your Installation

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?
We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.