Structure of the Program

Participants will develop an individualized treatment plan.

A phase system is utilized to measure participant progress.

Services for education, counseling and other needs are provided by outside agencies.

Participants are referred to these agencies throughout the program as needed.

Supervision Monitoring - A case manager will monitor each participant placed in the program. The case manager will work closely with the program manager and service providers.

Compliance Hearing - All participants are required to attend bi-monthly compliance hearings. During the hearing, the progress of each participant is reviewed in open court. Both incentives and sanctions are used as methods of motivation.

Disposition of Court Case - The Veterans Treatment Court is an 8 - to - 24 month program. The period directly relates to the participant's needs and/or compliance. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible case(s) are dismissed. In the event the agreement is terminated, the case(s) maybe remanded to the court of origin for continued prosecution.

Program Cost

The program is subject to program fees up to $500. Participants may be responsible for costs of treatment services including -- but not limited to -- drug urinalysis, evaluations, inpatient/outpatient treatment, counseling, etc.

All fees can be made payable to:

Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court

(By Money Order or Cashier’s Check Only)

ATTN Veterans Treatment Court

300 West Belknap 4th Floor

Fort Worth Texas 76196