Veterans Treatment Court
359th District Court Room |
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The mission of the Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is to assist veterans and their families to become integral and productive members of the community through a collaborative effort, and to honor them and restore their dignity for their selfless service to our community; we shall leave no veteran behind. |
PURPOSE The Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court Program aims to serve veterans and active service members who suffer from mental illness, mental disorders, and substance use disorder due to military service, which was a contributing factor in their misdemeanor or felony criminal offense. Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court aims to achieve positive veteran behavior by providing a holistic integrated set of support services including the following: |
1. Diverting veterans from the traditional criminal justice system into an alternative to incarceration program that addresses their specific needs;
All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and not all criminal charges are eligible for Veterans Treatment Court. Many factors, including prior convictions, are considered. The VTC program is voluntary and involves a four-phase program with at least fourteen (14) months of treatment. Participants may enter the VTC through probation or a pre-trial diversion contract. Compliance with probation conditions and treatment conditions are mandatory. The staffing committee determines whether or not an applicant is tentatively eligible. The Department of Veterans Affairs examines the defendant and provides information for further assessment. The presiding judge of the trial court makes the final determination on whether or not an applicant is able to participate in Veteran Treatment Court. Veterans participating in VTC are given access to appointed defense counsel for the duration of proceedings. The VTC dockets are held in the 359th District Courtroom at 207 West Phillips, 3rd Floor, Conroe, Texas 77301 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month beginning at 5:00 PM. VTC TEAM:
Steps to Apply to Veterans Treatment Court: STEP 1: |
Submit the following forms to Veteran Court Coordinator Yolanda Alatorre (yolanda.alatorre@mctx.org) and Mike Shirley (mike.shirley@mctx.org) with the DA's office for pre-approval:
VA Form for Release of Information (must be submitted with application)
DD214 (if no longer on active duty)
Summary of Military Service
Step 2 - VA Form for Release of Information
After initial approval is received from the DA, obtain medical qualification from the VA:
Submit VA Form for Release of Information to:
Attn: Candace Witt, LCSW VJO specialist via fax # 713-791-7647 or it can be scanned and sent via email to Candace.Witt@va.gov. He will then facilitate the medical interview.
STEP 3:
After qualification is verified by the VA, and approval for admittance into VTC is received by the DA, contact the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator to obtain next court date and VTC participant documents.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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![]() "This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance provides grants to organiziations serving veterans and their families." www.tvc.state.tx.us |
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