If you are facing criminal charges in Delaware you may be offered a place in a court program that diverts you from the ordinary criminal justice system into treatment. Your charges are deferred while you complete a treatment plan, and dismissed once you do. You have to comply with the court-ordered treatment and appear for regular progress assessments; not complying leads to sanctions ranging from an admonishment to being removed from the program.
You cannot apply directly. Referrals come from the Attorney General’s Office or the Office of the Public Defender, so raise it with your defence attorney. The Delaware Office of Veterans Services can explain the program on 302-739-2792.
Your DD214 or other proof of service, and your case details for the referring office.
