Veterans Court - Denton County

What is a Veterans Treatment Program?

Veterans Courts are programs specifically designed for those service members with a service related injury or disorder that have been charged with a crime; many of whom are also struggling with substance use and/or drug use. The focus is placed on counseling and treatment of underlying conditions rather than on punishment.  The ultimate goal of the court is to provide a pathway within the criminal justice system to get our combat veterans' new lives back on track.

Mission Statement

A specialized treatment court program for justice involved veterans which combines intensive judicial supervision and treatment programs that addresses veterans service-related experiences and enhances public safety by returning law-abiding and productive citizens to the community.

It Takes the Strength and Courage of a Warrior to Ask for Help! - Denton County Veterans Treatment Court Motto

Criteria for admittance:

  • Active duty, Reserves, National Guard or separated from military service (Honorable, General Under Honorable conditions)
  • Suffer from an injury, disorder, or trauma occurring during or resulting from military service
  • Criminal case/charge pending in Denton County
  • Must submit to veterans court screening
  • District Attorney's office has final approval

What happens in Veterans Treatment?

  • The veteran will enter a plea of guilty to the offense and is ordered into the treatment court
  • Initially, the veteran will report to probation/mentor at least once a week
  • Must comply with monitoring/testing/counseling requirements
  • The veterans progress is reviewed weekly by the treatment team
  • Once the program is completed the charge will be available for expunction

Treatment Phases  See the basic outline of a typical program at https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1431/Treatment-Phases

To apply, the the veteran, or their attorney, should:

Documents:

Eligibility

Career Phase:
Discharges Allowed:
  • Honorable
  • General Under Honorable
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
Service Counties:
  • Denton
Services Category:
  • Legal-Criminal and Vet Courts
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
Vet Plus: