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The Benefits of Veteran's Court

By Walin & Klarich

Orange County Collaborative Courts are specialized courts that cater to specific underlying issues that may be present in individuals who come before the court. These courts offer judicial monitoring and a team approach to decision making, including the participation of different agencies. One of these Collaborative Court programs is known as Veteran?s Court. The mission of the Veteran?s Court is to provide a treatment program for combat veterans in the criminal justice system. To be eligible, the defendant must be a combat veteran. Also, the crime alleged must have been the result of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, and/or a psychological problem stemming from the defendant?s service in combat...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 03, 2010 (boomark / email).