Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans in this program are dealing with PTSD, alcoholism, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury and other issues. This program connects veterans with the benefits they have earned in service to our country. This program helps veterans change their lives and gain legal relief.
Referral Instructions:
There are many different avenues to military diversion and Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). Anyone that served should be placed on calendar for assessment.
To refer your client, request a date on the military diversion calendar in D-106 at the Wiley W. Manuel courthouse.
Private counsel matters are heard on first Fridays at 9:00 AM.
Public Defender matters are heard on second and fourth Fridays at 9:00 AM.
Military Diversion matters are heard on first, second and fourth Fridays at 9:00 A.M.
To start the paperwork, please contact the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist, Chase Finney, at chase.finney@va.gov.
For more information on eligibility, please contact the Treatment Court District Attorney’s office at 510-272-6222.
Eligibility:
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Any active military member or veteran can be referred, regardless of discharge type or Veterans Administration (VA) benefit qualification.
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VTC candidates must assess for substance use disorder treatment and may also require mental health services. Candidates may be referred to military diversion if not eligible for VTC.
Requirements:
- Twelve-month program
- Participants will attend court sessions, test for drug/alcohol use, complete a treatment program and mental health plan.
Potential Benefits:
- Dismissal or reduction of charges (completion of diversion if appropriate)
- Sealing of records
- Early release from probation, modification of probation, or no probation
- Housing & employment services
- Gift cards every court session, and other incentives
- Transportation vouchers