County ahead of the curve with new veterans court

County ahead of the curve with new veterans court
THE OLYMPIAN
Published August 03, 2009


Thurston County officials are to be commended for launching a new court program to help struggling veterans.

Thurston County Veterans Court offers a new path, a second chance, on the road to recovery for current and retired service members who commit crimes while suffering from war- related psychological wounds.


Patterned after other alternative courts, including mental health and drug courts, defendants must accept medical and mental health treatment for their problems, which, in the case of soldiers, typically involves post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries. They must also abide by regular, routine monitoring.


Play by the court’s rules, and the defendant can avoid jail time. Violate the conditions imposed by the judge and it’s back to jail.
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County ahead of the curve with new veterans court