you to higher levels in the program, and if you successfully complete the program goals and requirements, you will graduate!
What everyone on the Veterans Court Team wants is for you to be successful and to have the opportunity for a better, healthier and happier life. And because recovery is so important, you will also be strongly encouraged by all the Veterans' Court Team members to develop and maintain a safe, sober and supportive recovery network that can last you a lifetime.
The Veterans Court Team includes the Judge, Court Coordinator, Prosecutor, Defense Counsel/Public Defender, Probation Officers, Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator and VA Treatment providers. The Veterans Court Team members work closely together with each other and with you to develop a treatment and supervision plan that is tailored to your individual needs during the entire time you are in Veterans Court. Every team member is specially trained in justice and treatment subject matters and each member has a unique role on the team.
JUDGE - is the leader of the Veterans Court team and, with input from all of the team members and you, makes all final decisions about Veterans Court team responses to your compliance and non-compliance with Veterans Court requirements.
COURT COORDINATOR - coordinates all referrals and acts as the central contact for any questions. The Court Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of Veterans Court and is also responsible for all grant activities and data collection.
PROSECUTOR - follows your compliance with Veterans Court requirements and makes recommendations that balance public safety concerns with your treatment needs. The Prosecutor is responsible for advising the Veterans Court team of all relevant information about you available to the State, i.e., police contact or new charges.
PUBLIC DEFENDER/DEFENSE COUNSEL – follows your compliance with Veterans Court requirements and advocates for your legal interests and treatment needs. The Public Defender will represent you in Veterans Court unless you are represented by private Defense Counsel.
PROBATION OFFICERS - is responsible for completing probation assessments with you and making referrals for you to treatment and services. Your Probation Officer will ensure that you understand the requirements of Veterans Court Probation and send you to an Adult Probation Orientation session. Your Probation Officer will be supervising your compliance with all Veterans Court treatment and probation supervision requirements.
VETERANS JUSTICE OUTREACH COORDINATOR (VJO)-is responsible for completing the initial clinical assessment and providing case management and treatment services for you. The VJO works closely with the VA providers to ensure that you are receiving the treatment and services you need, including housing, medication, and referrals.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TREATMENT PROVIDERS-All VA treatment services are available to you and a member of treatment staff attends all Veterans Court team staffings and provides