The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office runs a Veterans Diversion Program under P.L. 2017, c. 42 (C.2C:43-27) for eligible veterans and service members whose charges connect to their service; attorneys submit an application, referral, medical-release and VA Form 10-5345 set to Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer, and the prosecutor’s Directive, FAQ and application are published in full.
Also called: Veterans Diversion Program, VDP, P.L. 2017, c. 42, C.2C:43-27, John Flammer, William Reynolds, prosecutor, diversion.
The county's page. "The Veterans Diversion Program (VDP) was established to provide eligible veterans with an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system by offering rehabilitative treatment. The program recognizes that some offenses may be linked to service-related trauma, mental health issues, or substance abuse. Instead of prosecution, veterans receive structured support through supervision, counseling, and treatment services. Successful completion of the program can lead to the dismissal of charges. Eligibility: Open to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and former U.S. military members. Charges must have a direct connection to military service. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has sole discretion over acceptance. Veterans charged with serious or violent crimes are not eligible."
How to apply. "Attorneys must complete and submit the following forms: Application form; Referral form; Medical Release form; VA Form 10-5345. Forms can be filled out online, saved, and emailed as PDFs to Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer. ... For further questions, contact Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer at (609) 909-7800." Prosecutor William Reynolds' office publishes the full paper set on its own site: a signed "Veterans Diversion Program Directive" opening "To establish an Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Veterans Diversion Program pursuant to P.L. 2017, c. 42 (C.2C:43-27), authorizing a County Prosecutor discretion to establish a county-based law enforcement diversion program for criminal offenders who are veterans or servicemembers of the United States military," plus an FAQ, an application and the VA referral and release forms. New Jersey has no per-county veterans treatment court list on njcourts.gov; the prosecutor-run diversion program is the state's veteran criminal-justice mechanism, and this county publishes its directive in full.
Thresholds
Thresholds for Atlantic County Veterans Diversion Program
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Rule
Justice-involved veteran
Eligibility requires a charge with a direct connection to military service; the prosecutor has sole discretion and serious or violent charges are ineligible. A disability rating is not the test.
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Disclaimer
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