Ramsey County Veterans Court

Ramsey County's Veterans Court, launched in 2013, takes veterans charged with non-violent misdemeanour, gross misdemeanour and felony offences in Ramsey County who served in the armed forces and have a treatable behavioural, mental or chemical health problem; nine months minimum for misdemeanours, a year for gross misdemeanours and felonies.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, St. Paul, 609.1056, County Attorney, 2013.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Ramsey County, MNCounty

Minnesota's judicial districts may run veterans treatment courts under section 609.1056; see the Minnesota entry. Ramsey County's own page describes its court: "Launched in 2013, our Veterans Court is a joint effort designed to recognize that veterans may be struggling as a result of their service to our country..." Who. "Offenders charged with non-violent misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses or felony offenses. Domestic violence related cases may be accepted by the St. Paul City Attorney's Office on a case-by-case basis. Must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Have a treatable behavioral, mental, or chemical health problem. Be at least 18 years old. Reside in Ramsey County. Have committed a qualifying offense in Ramsey County. Have voluntarily agreed to enter the Veterans Court Track." "The minimum program length for misdemeanors is nine months and the minimum length for gross misdemeanors and felonies is one year." Contact. The page's resources list "County Veterans Services 651-266-VETS".

Thresholds

Thresholds for Ramsey County Veterans Court
Gate	Rule
Justice-involved veteran	The court is for a veteran charged with a qualifying non-violent offence in Ramsey County who volunteers and is accepted. A disability rating is not the test.

Sources

Ramsey County, Veterans CourtOfficial
Minnesota Statutes 609.1056, veterans treatment courtsOfficial

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