Veterans Treatment Court offered at Seattle Municipal Court

600 5th Avenue, Seattle Justice Center, Seattle, WA 98104

Located on block between Cherry St. and James St. in downtown Seattle. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Veterans who have been discharged honorably or generally under honorable conditions, with at least two years of active duty service. Participants must be eligible for VA Health Care Services. Must meet one of the following criteria: - Mental health disorder (Veterans with major mental illnesses may be ineligible and instead referred to Mental Health Court. - Substance use disorder Must also: - Have a connection between the mental health diagnosis and a criminal charge. - Be motivated to make a lifestyle change.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-noon & 1-4:30pm.

(206) 684-5600

Voice

https://www.seattle.gov/courts/programs-and-services/specialized-courts/seattle-veterans-treatment-court

Languages

Interpreter services

Application process

Visit website for referral forms. Requests to enter program should be made in writing.

Fees

None.

Service area

Seattle, WA

Description

Offers a voluntary court-monitored long-term therapeutic treatment program that addresses the mental health and and/or substance use disorder issues of the veteran defendant. Is not a diversion program but sentencing will be outside the City's traditional sentencing guidelines. Participating defendants will receive assistance establishing VA benefits.

What's Here

Veterans Courts

Providing organization

Seattle Municipal Court

Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil violations of the Seattle Municipal Code. Hears misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, and parking violations. Is the largest limited jurisdiction court in Washington.