Seventh Judicial District Veterans Protocol (Stearns County)

Stearns County's Veteran Services points veterans charged in court with a mental health or substance-related offence to the Seventh Judicial District's Veterans Protocol, a treatment-focused alternative court process for veterans whose military experiences may have contributed to their legal problems.

Also called: veterans court, veterans treatment court, Veterans Protocol, Seventh Judicial District, St. Cloud, 609.1056, diversion.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Stearns County, MNCounty

Minnesota lets a court defer or divert sentences for veterans under section 609.1056; see the Minnesota entry. Stearns County's Veteran Services describes the district's programme on its legal assistance tab: "The Protocol Team is a 7th Judicial District treatment-focused program for military veterans who are charged in court with a mental health or substance-related offense. The intention of the protocol is to offer an alternative court process for veterans whose military experiences may have contributed to their legal issues." How. The county publishes no application or contact for the team; a defendant's attorney raises it with the court. Veteran Services, 320-656-6176, can help with the DD-214 and VA records the team will need.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Seventh Judicial District Veterans Protocol (Stearns County)
Gate	Rule
Justice-involved veteran	For a veteran charged with a mental health or substance-related offence whose military experience may have contributed. A disability rating is not the test.

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Last updated 2026-10-09.

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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.