Veterans Courts in Arizona - What They Are, How They Work, and Who Qualifies
What is Veterans Court?
Who is Veterans' Court for?
Who is eligible for Veterans' Court?
- The criminal charge that the veteran is facing
- The veteran's legal history
- Plea agreements that may exist
- Recommendations from Adult Probation Departments
- The veteran being willing to fully participate in the program
How can a veteran remain eligible for a Veterans Court program?
What is the process for Arizona Veterans Courts?
Progress in the treatment program is closely monitored by the Court. Non-compliance with the treatment program can lead to penalties which may include incarceration, community service, and reprimand by the Judge. In cases of continuous non-compliance, a veteran may be removed from Veterans' Court. The favorable terms of any plea agreement may revoked and a sentence given.
What happens to veterans who complete their program successfully?
Upon successful completion of a Veterans' Court program, diversion eligible veterans may have their case dismissed. Veterans on probation may have their probation successfully terminated.
Veterans in Veterans' Court can expect to be subjected to more frequent reviews by the court to monitor the veteran’s progress in their treatment programs.
Veterans making satisfactory progress may be recognized by the Court and offered words of encouragement.
Veterans not making satisfactory progress may expect words of encouragement of an entirely different nature and additional penalties may be given.
Successful completion of the Veterans Court program will be marked by “graduation” from the program.