Lebanon County Veterans' Court

Lebanon County's Veterans' Court, running since January 2019, is an alternative to incarceration open to any veteran on any charge, with a military mentor and treatment, and can end in dismissal of the charges; apply in writing through the District Attorney's Office, 400 S. 8th Street, Room 11, Lebanon, 717-228-4403.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, Lebanon, District Attorney, military mentor, Fifty-Second Judicial District, diversion.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Lebanon County, PACounty

Pennsylvania's veterans treatment courts are problem-solving courts of the county's judicial district; the Pennsylvania entry explains them. The Criminal Justice Advisory Board's page: "In January 2019, Lebanon County became the 21st county in the Commonwealth to have a functioning Veterans' Court." Who. The District Attorney's page: "Veteran's Court is an alternative to incarceration, available only to military veterans. Potential applicants may have any type of criminal charge to apply; the only per se requirement is prior military service." What it asks. "Veteran's Court requires an offender utilize a military mentor and undergo treatment for substance abuse, anger management, mental health, and/or any other underlying concern. The program potentially allows for a dismissal of criminal charges if the offender completes all necessary requirements." How. "To enter the program, the offender applies via a written application. The application is then returned to the DA's Office, care of Jennifer Whitman. All questions regarding Veteran's Court should be directed to Ms. Whitman." Office of the District Attorney, 400 S 8th Street, Room 11, Lebanon; 717-228-4403.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Lebanon County Veterans' Court
Gate	Rule
Justice-involved veteran	The court is for a veteran with a pending eligible case who volunteers and is accepted. A disability rating is not the test.

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Last updated 2026-10-09.

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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.