Rhode Island Veterans Treatment Court

Rhode Island Judiciary, Kent County District Court

Treatment-based docket that can lead to diversion, reduced charges or alternative sentencing

The Veterans Treatment Court in Kent County District Court is a specialized docket for cases involving veterans and service members, focused on trauma-related disorders. It offers treatment that can lead to jail diversion, reduced charges or alternative sentencing, and supervises your compliance throughout the court process. You may be referred to the Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health and Recovery program, receive peer support through the Veterans Mentor Program, and get access to further VA services.

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How to apply

Email vetscourt@courts.ri.gov or call 401-458-5106 to ask about having your case heard in the Veterans Treatment Court.

What you'll need

Documentation of your military service and of your service-connected trauma, plus details of your criminal charges.

Eligibility

You are a veteran or service member with a case in Kent County District Court
You have service-connected trauma

Source

Official source

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