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Program: Veteran's Civil Court

Agency: COUNTY OF VENTURA - SUPERIOR COURT


Resource Number: 10298253
Alternate name: Veterans Intervention Program

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.

 


Program Phones:
805-289-8511Phone
Main Office

Website: www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/collaborative-programs.html

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ Ventura Courthouse ->
Ventura Courthouse  
Location: 800 South Victoria Avenue, Room 80
Ventura, CA 93009
(Map)
Program Hours:
Call or check website for veteran's court hours.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
Mailing Address: PO Box 6489, Ventura, CA 93006-6489

Program Delivery
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.
Languages: English
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
Program Fees: No fee
Documents Required: Proof of military service
Defined coverage area:
CA-Ventura County


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