Miscellaneous

Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court

The Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court relies on cooperation among the criminal justice system, VA, veteran service organizations and community treatment agencies; eligibility includes service in the armed forces, a pending misdemeanour or felony case, a dependency or mental health condition, residence in Kootenai County and a DD-214; coordinator Buddy Winters, 208-446-1099.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, First Judicial District, Coeur d'Alene, Buddy Winters, DD-214.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Idaho's treatment courts are run by judicial district; the Idaho entry explains the programme. Kootenai County's own page: "The Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) relies on cooperation and collaborating among the criminal justice system, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran service organization, and community treatment agencies..." Who. Its eligibility list: "(1) Must have served in the United Stated [sic] Armed Forces in some capacity... (2) Must have a pending misdemeanor or felony case. (3) Must have one of the following: A drug and/or alcohol dependency; A mental health and/or trauma related condition... (5) Must have residence/reside in Kootenai County. (6) Need a copy of DD-214." How. Coordinator Buddy Winters, 208-446-1099. There is no dishonourable-discharge test on the page: the court asks for the DD-214, and the team decides.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court
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Justice-involved veteranThe court is for a veteran with a pending misdemeanour or felony case in Kootenai County who volunteers and is accepted. A disability rating is not the test.

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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.