Mobile County Launches Updated Veterans Treatment Court

According to the Mobile Bar Association, Mobile County Circuit Court launched a revamped Veterans Treatment Court in August to help veterans involved in the criminal justice system address mental health and substance abuse issues and reduce recidivism. The Mobile County Veterans Treatment Court will offer qualified veterans an opportunity to access community resources in conjunction with existing Veterans Affairs resources. Eligible veterans will participate in a 14-month program consisting of five phases, during which an interdisciplinary team will work with them and track their progress. After they complete the program, participants will be acknowledged during a graduation, and the underlying criminal charges will be nolle prossed. The first docket of the new court was held on August 25.