Eligibility Requirements
Are You Eligible for Veterans Treatment Court?
Important: Having a case moved to a VTC must usually be done through a court order from the judge in the case, and not by contacting the VTC directly. If you are a veteran and have a criminal case, please consult with your attorney to find out whether you can participate in a VTC.
VTCs accept all military branches – including reserves and the National Guard. Eligibility requirements vary by county, but most VTCs accept certain types of felony or misdemeanor cases and require participants to:
- Have served in the military,
- Plead guilty in a criminal case,
- Be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), substance or other diagnosed disorders, and
- Agree to participate in a 15 – 18-month program.
Veterans court in California is a treatment program whereby one can often get a criminal charge reduced or dismisses, and avoid jail time. The program is designed for veterans suffering from service-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse or alcohol addiction, or other mental illnesses.
-California superior court
Shawn C. Mills, Attorney at Law #189896
MONTEREY CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES
702 Forest Avenue, Suite A
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 372-3000 or
(831) 521-Six-Two-Six-Five
