Establishes the Statewide Veterans Treatment Court Program to provide treatment for justice-involved veterans with mental health or substance use.
The bill establishes the Statewide Veterans Treatment Court Program (VTCP) in New Jersey to address the underlying causes of criminal conduct among veterans by combining judicial supervision with clinical treatment programs. The VTCP aims to stabilize individuals whose conduct is linked to untreated trauma and behavioral health conditions, promoting sobriety and law-abiding behavior. The program is designed to expand, not replace, the existing Veterans Diversion Program.
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