Court Model

Nebraska Veterans Treatment Courts are designed to reduce recidivism by fostering a comprehensive and coordinated court response using early intervention, appropriate treatment, intensive supervision, and consistent judicial oversight.  Nebraska Veterans Treatment Courts adhere to the Nebraska Veterans Treatment Courts Best Practice Standards. Veterans Treatment Courts operate under a team approach where a judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, coordinator, community supervision officer, law enforcement, treatment provider(s), Veterans Health Administration, and other key team members work together to design an individualized program for each participant.  Compliance with treatment and court orders is verified by frequent alcohol/drug testing, close community supervision, and judicial interaction in non-adversarial court review hearings.  Veterans Treatment Courts enhance close monitoring of participants using home and field visits.

Veterans Treatment Courts utilize trained volunteer Veteran Mentors to act as role models and provide guidance for veterans. Veteran Mentors help with readjustment issues to assist with reentry into civilian life.

Court Resources

• Nebraska Veterans Treatment Courts Best Practice Standards