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Commission authorizes county court to spend $348,390 in expected federal funds to start veterans treatment court
Summary
Douglas County commissioners authorized court staff to accept and expend up to $348,390 over four years for a Veterans Treatment Court program after a presentation by District Court Judge Amy Hanley and representatives from the Office of Judicial Administration.
The Douglas County Commission on March 26 authorized county court staff to accept and expend federal grant funds to support a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), approving a projected county expenditure of $348,390 over four years.
Judge Amy Hanley, Douglas County District Court judge, told commissioners the program’s mission is “to promote public safety and reduce recidivism by specifically targeting the unique challenges facing veterans who suffer from mental health and or substance abuse issues that are related to their military service and to provide them a treatment strategy.” She said the court will emphasize early intervention and intensive treatment and partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and local providers for services and mentoring.
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