Monroe County Veterans Treatment Court (MCVTC)

Mission

The Monroe County Veterans Treatment Court assists veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. It is a court-supervised program coupled with intensive treatment and supervision for non-violent criminal offenders. It is designed to address those who are entering the justice system due to conditions related to their military service. Eligible participants are diverted from the normal judicial process to a treatment-based system. The Court strives to create a supportive community to foster the successful completion of the program.

The program functions as a non-confrontational treatment court focusing on helping each veteran work through service-related conditions. A team of dedicated professionals will be available to assist veterans in their successful completion of the program. The program is voluntary and includes monthly court appearances and probation reporting. It also includes drug and alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, random drug testing, employment assistance, counseling, educational classes, community service, and meeting with a mentor.

The Veterans Treatment Court also works in conjunction with the Ann Arbor and Toledo Veterans Administration Medical Centers to offer services to the veterans and works in collaboration with the Case Managers to achieve those goals. Participation in Veterans Treatment Court requires a commitment of 12 to 24 months and includes three levels: Level 1 - Stabilization, Level 2 - Transition, and Level 3 - Maintenance.

Eligibility

1. Veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces with separation in a manner other than a dishonorable discharge.
2. Monroe County resident (non-residents will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on their ability to meet program requirements
3. Currently charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense generally related to the military service of the participant, including the abuse, illegal use or possession of a controlled substance or alcohol or mental illness that arises as a result of service.
4. Currently dependent upon or abusing drugs/alcohol OR suffering from a mental illness.
5. Not presently charged with or ever convicted of an offense involving the death or serious bodily injury to any person or criminal sexual conduct in any degree.
6. Participant voluntarily agrees to participate.

Veterans Court Core Team