The 26th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court, presided over by Judge Kyle Atkins from the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex, serves Chester, Henderson, Madison and surrounding counties: a structured treatment programme for veterans with a mental health or substance use disorder charged or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or probation violation, taking referrals from judges, prosecutors, defenders, probation officers and the veterans themselves.
Also called: veterans treatment court, 26th Judicial District, Judge Kyle Atkins, treatment court, drug court, Carol Copley, self-referral, 731-225-0461, Jackson, Three Way, Medina, Oakfield.
The court's own history, from the county's page: "Judge Kyle Atkins in the Circuit Court DIV III implemented our Veterans Treatment Court track in 2018 which was funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). Then in 2022 our Veterans Treatment Court was awarded a five-year enhancement grant from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment which is a division within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)."
Service area and mission. "The 26th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court serves Chester, Henderson, Madison and surrounding counties." Its mission is to serve "those who willingly sacrificed for our country and find themselves involved in the Criminal Justice System by providing needed treatment and services under judicial supervision in order to restore the veteran to their honored status within our community." Benefits offered "include mental health evaluation and services, alcohol/substance abuse assistance and treatment, as needed", and the court works with local, state and federal agencies, mental health providers and veterans outreach and advocacy groups.
Who qualifies. A military veteran (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, or National Guard), an adult 18 or older, residing in Chester, Henderson, Madison or surrounding counties, with a mental health and/or substance use disorder, charged or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or violation of probation, with a reliable transportation plan. Disqualifying: drug trafficking, weapons convictions, sex offender, violent offender.
Referrals. "The Judge, District Attorney, Public Defender, or a private defense attorney may refer a potential participant out of criminal court. State Probation or Community Corrections Officers may refer offenders that they supervise. Additionally, justice involved clients may self-refer to Veterans Treatment Court."
Where. 318 S. Shannon Street, Jackson, TN 38301; 731-225-0461; Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Judge Kyle Atkins presides, at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex, 515 S. Liberty St., 3rd Floor, Jackson; the page prints the judge's number as 731-988-304, a digit short of the courthouse exchange, and the courthouse's main line is 731-988-3960. Staff: Carol Copley, Project Manager; Patricia Jared, Treatment Coordinator; Carla Croom, Case Manager.
On the State's list. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' treatment court contacts page lists the district's recovery court and the county's own contacts; the county's page is the fuller account and is the entry's source.
Thresholds
Thresholds for 26th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court
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Rule
Veterans with a mental health or substance use disorder, charged or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or probation violation
Veteran status, adult age, residence in the service area and a diagnosable condition are the qualifying factors; drug trafficking, weapons, sex-offence and violent convictions disqualify.
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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.