Connecticut Supervised Diversionary Program for Veterans

Connecticut Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division

Charges dismissed on successful completion of treatment instead of prosecution

If you have a mental health condition that responds to treatment and you are charged with a minor crime or violation, this programme lets you avoid prosecution and jail by completing a court-supervised, community-based treatment programme instead. If the court grants your application you are released to the Court Support Services Division, which places you in a programme providing supervision, treatment and services. Finish it successfully and the court dismisses the charges against you.

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How to apply

Submit a completed Connecticut Application for Supervised Diversionary Program to the clerk of the court where your case is being tried.

What you'll need

The completed application, your DD214 showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of the mental health condition.

Eligibility

You served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge
You have a mental health condition that is responsive to treatment
You are charged with a minor crime or violation that is not serious in nature
The court grants your application

Source

Official source

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