Multnomah County Veterans Treatment Court

Multnomah County Circuit Court runs a Veterans Treatment Court "designed exclusively for veterans" that puts treatment and supervision ahead of incarceration, with judges, lawyers, probation officers, district attorneys and treatment providers working on each participant's goals; the court publishes a flyer and a handbook.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, treatment court, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, ORS 137.680.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Multnomah County, ORCounty

The court's page: "The Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is a specialized program designed exclusively for veterans, recognizing participants unique needs. Our community-based approach prioritizes treatment and supervision over incarceration, creating safer outcomes for everyone. This collaborative program unites judges, attorneys, probation officers, district attorneys, and treatment providers in a single mission: participant success. VTC focuses on addressing the root behaviors that led to legal involvement while supporting recovery and promoting self-sufficiency. The VTC provides structured guidance, encouragement, accountability, and incentives as participants work toward individualized goals." How to ask. The page links the VTC Flyer and the VTC Handbook, which carry the program's rules; a defence lawyer can raise a referral. The Oregon Judicial Department's list names a veterans treatment court among Multnomah's adult drug, DUII and mental health courts.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Multnomah County Veterans Treatment Court
Gate	Rule
Veteran with a criminal case in Multnomah County	The court sets eligibility; no rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-23.

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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.