- You must reside in Winnebago County while participating in the Veterans Court program unless given permission by the Veterans Court Team to live elsewhere.
- You must request a travel permit to travel out of state.
- You must be appropriately attired in court and at all Veterans Court appointments and groups.
- Carry a calendar to keep track of your groups and appointments
- Keep all of your drop receipts
- Have a backup transportation plan
- Communicate with your Veterans Court team
- If you are struggling, go to a meeting, call a Veterans Court team member, your sponsor, and/or review your relapse recovery program
- Be careful with the people you are around
- Don't listen to or rely upon the advice of other Veterans Court participants. If you have questions—ask your attorney or members of the Veterans Court Team
- Do NOT use your phone during groups or appointments
VETERANS COURT TIPS FOR COMPLIANCE
VETERANS COURT SCHEDULE
VETERANS COURT STAFFINGS: The team will hold staffings prior to each court call.
VETERANS COURT STATUS HEARINGS: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in Courtroom 217, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL
VETERANS COURT PROGRAM LEVELS
Veterans Court is divided into five (5) levels, Levels 1-4 and Graduation. The Levels are structured to incorporate reasonable treatment and supervision goals that are proven to document continued progress toward the ultimate goal of successfully achieving and maintaining recovery and completing the Veterans Court program. Veterans Court cannot be completed successfully without progressing through and completing each of the required levels. The Veterans Court team is always monitoring your progress in treatment and your compliance with the requirements of your Level and changing your Level status or eligibility for graduation is a staffing discussion by the entire Veterans Court team. The Veterans Court Levels are as follows:
LEVEL 1—Requirements:
- Appear in Veterans Court as directed
- Develop and comply with all current treatment plan requirements
- Comply with all treatment referrals and assessments
- Take medications as prescribed
- Initiate insurance and/or entitlements
- Comply with all conditions of probation/ supervision