Pitt County's Veterans Treatment Court is a five-phase programme of at least 14 months for veterans facing charges in Pitt County who may also have substance use or mental health problems; ask your attorney, or call coordinator Tobie Bellamy at the courthouse, 252-902-3093.
Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, District 3, Greenville, Tobie Bellamy, recovery court.
The Judicial Branch lists Pitt (District 3) among the counties with an operating veterans treatment court; see the North Carolina entry. Pitt County's page: the programme "creates a support system to help justice-involved veterans build stability while also promoting public safety through accountability and responsibility", for "veterans who have criminal charges and may also be dealing with substance use, mental health challenges, or both."
How it runs. Treatment for mental health and substance use, and help with employment, housing, education or job training and family relationships, through five phases (acute stabilisation, clinical stabilisation, prosocial, adaptive habilitation, continuing care). "The program typically lasts at least 14 months". Participants are asked to "try their best and be honest"; setbacks are worked through.
How to apply. "If you are a veteran facing criminal charges in Pitt County and want to learn more or apply for the program, speak with your attorney about Veterans Treatment Court." Coordinator Tobie Bellamy, Pitt County Courthouse, 100 W. Third St., Greenville; 252-902-3093; [email protected]. The coordinator is a county position in the Assistant Manager's portfolio.
Thresholds
Thresholds for Pitt County Veterans Treatment Court
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Rule
Justice-involved veteran
For a veteran with a pending case in Pitt County who 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.