By The Daily News Journal
Efforts are under to develop a veterans court in Rutherford County this year, and similar efforts also are underway in Ohio, Kansas sand Missouri, according to the Associated Press.
Veterans court programs have sprung up in 40 states since 2008, an alternative to jail for some veterans who get into trouble. About 250 veterans court programs exist nationwide, specifically for those whose drug habits, injuries or stress related to military service may have contributed to civilian trouble with the law.
A court in Ohio dedicated to dealing with veterans facing legal trouble is set to begin taking on cases in early January. The court will operate in Toledo’s Municipal Court.
Just four other veterans courts are in operation in Ohio. Those are in Mansfield and Youngstown along with Hamilton County and Stark County.
Johnson County, Kansas, has begun planning for a veterans court, and a committee ordered by the Kansas Supreme Court will propose standards and study costs, the Kansas City Star reported.
About 250 veterans court programs exist nationwide, specifically for those whose drug habits, injuries or stress related to military service may have contributed to civilian trouble with the law.
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