Madison County Veterans' Treatment Court

The Third Judicial Circuit's Madison County Veterans' Court in Edwardsville takes misdemeanor and felony cases of veterans whose PTSD, mental health or substance problems stem from their service, with the VA, the Public Defender, the State's Attorney and Probation on its team. It is certified by the Illinois Supreme Court's problem-solving court office.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, 730 ILCS 167, Third Judicial Circuit, Edwardsville, Alternative Courts Unit, probation.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Madison County, ILCounty

The Third Judicial Circuit runs the Madison County Veterans' Treatment Court under 730 ILCS 167; see the Illinois entry. It is on the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' list of certified problem-solving courts (updated August 4, 2025). Who. The court's page and its 2010 brochure describe it as for veterans in the criminal justice system "who suffer from PTSD or psychological and/or substance abuse problems as a result of having served". Both misdemeanor and felony cases are considered where the treatment team believes admission will protect the public and help the veteran and family. The State act lets anyone who served or is serving take part, with no discharge test, and bars a charged crime of violence and a violent conviction within five years; the service link is the court's own target population. Probation contracts breathalyzer monitoring for its high-risk participants. Contact. Alternative Courts Unit, Criminal Justice Center, 509 Ramey Street, Suite 304, Edwardsville (618-692-8961), Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Madison County Veterans' Treatment Court
Gate	Rule
Veteran charged with a crime, with a service-related treatment need	The court looks for PTSD, mental health or substance problems from service. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-03.

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