Sangamon County Veterans Treatment Court (Seventh Judicial Circuit)

Sangamon County's Veterans Treatment Court, established in 2018 under the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act and presided over by Judge Robin Schmidt, takes referrals - most often from defence counsel, self-referrals accepted - through the Problem Solving Court Coordinator at Sangamon County Court Services.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, VTC, Seventh Circuit, Springfield, 730 ILCS 167, Robin Schmidt, problem solving court.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Sangamon County, ILCounty

Illinois's veterans courts rest on the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act; see the Illinois entry. Sangamon County's problem-solving courts page lists "Veterans Treatment Court (Established 2018) Presiding Judge: Robin Schmidt Veterans Treatment Court Act (730 ILCS 167)", with a participant handbook, referral application and consent to participate. Referral. "Referrals can be submitted by various stakeholders although most often from defense counsel; self-referrals are also accepted. All referrals should be submitted to the Problem Solving Court Coordinator via Sangamon County Court Services. Criminal history is reviewed for legal eligibility and legal screening conducted to determine risk needs. Clinical assessments are conducted for further diagnoses of treatment needs. Final recommendations are reviewed by the Problem Solving Court team to which referral has been made." Entry is voluntary, under a contract and consents reviewed at entry.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Sangamon County Veterans Treatment Court (Seventh Judicial Circuit)
Gate	Rule
Justice-involved veteran	The court is for a veteran with a pending eligible case who consents and is accepted. A disability rating is not the test.

Sources

Sangamon County, Sangamon County Problem Solving CourtsOfficial

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Last updated 2026-10-09.

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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.