Coweta County Veterans Treatment Court is a voluntary, post-conviction, treatment based program that is offered to participants charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses. The Veterans Treatment Court model is based on drug treatment and/or mental health treatment courts. Substance abuse or mental health treatment is offered as an alternative to incarceration.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Veterans Treatment Court Program is to enhance public safety by diverting Veterans from the traditional criminal justice system by providing the necessary tools through treatment, judicial monitoring, and a coordinated community response which will lead them to productive and lawful lives.

Eligibility

  • Current felony or misdemeanor charge in Coweta, Troup, Heard, Meriwether or Carroll Counties
  • Meet clinical criteria for substance use disorder or have a verified mental health diagnosis
  • Must not have been dishonorably discharged
  • Offenders must not be subject to sex-offender registration
  • Offenders must reside in Coweta, Troup, Heard, Meriwether or Carroll Counties
  • Offenders must have sufficient emotional stability, mental and intellectual capacity to be capable of participation in the program according to the Americans with Disabilities Act

For more information please contact:

Jennifer Barnett
Accountability Courts Manager
(770) 683-0205