The Second Judicial District of Wisconsin Veterans Treatment Court

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The Second Judicial District of Wisconsin Veterans Treatment Court is a cooperative effort by the following agencies:

Racine County Circuit Courts
Kenosha County Circuit Courts
Walworth County Circuit Courts
Racine County District Attorney’s Office
Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office
Walworth County District Attorney's Office
State Public Defender’s Office
County Veteran Service Officers (Kenosha, Racine, Walworth)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Kenosha Health Clinic
NJM Management Services
Behavioral Health Services of Racine County
Racine County Executive
Racine County Sheriff’s Department
Southeastern Monitoring Inc.
WI Department of Corrections-Probation and Parole

It is funded by Kenosha County, Racine County, Walworth County, a Department of Justice Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and community donations.

MISSION

The mission of the Veterans Treatment Court of the Second Judicial District of Wisconsin is to honor veterans by restoring them to a productive life by providing judicial support, treatment and supervision thereby enhancing public safety.

GOALS

Improve access to Veteran services,
Expedite movement through the criminal justice system,
Facilitate sobriety Improve health and well-being of participants,
Re-establish Veterans as productive members of their community.

STRUCTURE

The target population of the Second Judicial District’s Veterans Treatment Court consists of U.S. military veterans suffering from alcohol and/or drug dependence and/or a treatable mental health diagnosis that has contributed to the commission of a criminal offense. The process begins with submission of the Veterans Eligibility Questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Service in the United States Armed Forces (All military discharges and any duration of service will be considered);
Residency in Kenosha, Racine, or Walworth Counties;
Suffering from an alcohol and/or drug dependence and/or a treatable mental health diagnosis;
A pending misdemeanor or felony level offense (except those requiring a mandatory prison sentence);
Voluntary enrollment by the veteran;
Consent of the prosecuting attorney for referral to the Veterans Treatment Court;
Clinically appropriate for the structure of this program as determined by the team following an clinical evaluation completed by the team coordinator or Veteran Justice Outreach Specialist;
Eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs is not required.

Potential participants are identified and placed in the program as a condition of a court-imposed sentence resulting from a negotiated plea agreement.

Veterans Treatment Court Documents

Brochure

Veterans Eligibility Questionnaire

Policy Book

Release of Information Form

Contact Information
Jennifer Hofmeister, Coordinator

Telephone: 262-638-6719 / Fax: 262-638-7069

Email: jennifer.hofmeister@racinecounty.com

1717 Taylor Ave - 3rd Floor

Racine, WI 53403

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