Program: VETERAN'S CIVIL COURT
Agency: COUNTY OF VENTURA SUPERIOR COURT
Description
Hears criminal cases involving honorably discharged veterans who suffer from the effects of combat-related psychological injuries or substance abuse. Participants must be charged with an offense punishable by incarceration, and are required to enter a plea of guilty, or no contest. Services include:
- Medically supervised care
- Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy
- Psychiatric treatment
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Drug and alcohol therapy
- Veteran peer group support
Participants must complete their treatment plan to receive a reduced sentence on their current case.
Eligibility
Must be a United States military veteran 18 years of age or older who would otherwise be sentenced to jail or prison and who committed a crime related to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), brain injury, substance abuse or some other psychological problem related to military service.
Application Process
1. Veteran must indicate interest in Veteran's Court to their attorney
2. Prosecutor reviews case for eligibility
3. VA representative determines eligibility and if client is suitable for treatment
4. Veteran accepts terms of plea agreement
5.VA develops a treatment and assistance plan
6. Veteran's Court judge approves agreement
Documents
Proof of military service
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- Ventura County
Phone
| (805) 289-8511 | Main Office |
Hours
Call or check website for veteran's court hours.
Website
Address
800 South Victoria Avenue Room 80, Ventura, CA, 93009
Disabilities Access
Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
Address
800 South Victoria Avenue Room 80, Ventura, CA, 93009
Listing Managed by: 211 Ventura | Print Listing
Information last updated: 2023-09-01T00:00:00