The Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court sits in Superior Court 1, fourth floor of the courthouse, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 1:30 P.M. - a collaboration of the court, the VA, the public defender, prosecutors, probation and community corrections for veterans with substance dependency or mental illness, with volunteer mentors; the county's page carries the application, referral form, participant agreements and handbooks.
Also called: veterans treatment court, VCVTC, Superior Court 1, mentors, drug testing, Justice for Vets, treatment court, Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Seelyville, West Terre Haute, Riley.
The county's own page: "Veterans face many challenges related to experiences of military service; suffering from wounds such as post-traumatic stress, depression, head injuries, mental illness or substance abuse problems which may lead to their involvement in the criminal justice system. Helping a wounded veteran restore his dignity and get back on his feet on the home front is a win for the community. Specialized treatment courts have proven effective in addressing the particularized needs of our Veterans, protecting the public and preventing recidivism."
Mission. "The mission of Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court is to create a collaborative, proactive effort between the court system and community organizations serving veterans; aimed at improving outcomes of veterans involved in the court system who have substance dependency and/or mental illness and increasing their opportunities for success after military service."
The team. "The treatment court is a collaboration between various agencies: the Court, the VA, the Public Defender's Office, the Prosecutors Office, the Probation Department, Community Corrections and many other community partners. Working together the agencies have created a viable option for a select group of offenders whose treatment needs are better met through intervention rather than incarceration."
Goals. "Help Veterans receive the services they need to reach their full potential as productive members of society. Help Veterans navigate the court system, treatment system, and the VA system. Assess Veterans needs and help them adjust back to civilian life."
When. "Court will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 1:30 P.M. in Superior Court 1, 4th floor of the courthouse." The page links an application process, a Justice for Vets video, the Veterans Court Brochure, participant handbooks for the misdemeanor and felony tracks, an application to participate, a referral form and participant agreements ("Participant Agreements must be formalized with VCVTC Prosecutor").
Mentors. "WE NEED YOU! An essential part of the Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court (VCVTC) are the volunteer mentors ... Trained and committed volunteer mentors who develop active and supportive relationships with the VCVTC participants increase the likelihood that the veterans will remain in treatment."
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Thresholds for Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court
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Veterans with pending charges in Vigo County
Eligibility is set by the court team; the handbooks and application are on the county page. No rating is needed to ask.
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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.