Kane County Veterans Treatment Court

The 16th Judicial Circuit's Kane County Veterans Treatment Court in St. Charles, running since 2018, admits Kane County residents who are veterans or service members, non-violent, willing to plead guilty and with a mental illness or substance use disorder. It requires a discharge other than dishonorable, which the State act does not.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, 730 ILCS 167, 16th Judicial Circuit, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Charles, Court Services, mentor.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Kane County, ILCounty

The 16th Judicial Circuit runs the Kane County Veterans Treatment Court under 730 ILCS 167; see the Illinois entry. It began in 2018 and sits at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles. Its team includes the judge, the State's Attorney, the Public Defender, Court Services, Hines VA Hospital, the Veterans Assistance Commission and a mentor coordinator; it now has a low-risk track as well. Who (Court Services' criteria). Kane County residence; a veteran, meaning someone who served on active duty and was discharged "under conditions other than dishonorable", or a current service member, Guard and reserves included; a non-violent offender; a guilty plea to the current charges; a verified mental illness or substance use disorder; and willingness to take part. Where it narrows the Act. Section 10 of the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act defines a veteran as anyone who previously served as an active servicemember, with no discharge test. Section 20(a-5) lets each court set its own written criteria, so the discharge rule is the court's choice, but a veteran with a dishonorable discharge should ask defence counsel whether it can be waived. Referrals come from the judge, the State's Attorney, the Public Defender, a private attorney or the Diagnostic Center, on a referral sheet to the programme coordinator.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kane County Veterans Treatment Court
Gate	Rule
Veteran or service member resident in Kane County, charged with a non-violent offence	A discharge other than dishonorable, a guilty plea, and a mental health or substance use diagnosis. No rating is needed.

Sources

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-24.

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Link updated for “Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act, 730 ILCS 167/10, definitions”.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.