Court focused solely on cases involving veterans opening in Putnam County
The Putnam County Veterans Treatment Court focuses on defending veterans charged with felonies who may be suffering from mental health issues like PTSD and other combat-related disorders.
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Mar 22, 2023, 10:16 AM
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4h agoA new court focused solely on cases involving veterans is opening in Putnam County.
The Putnam County Veterans Treatment Court focuses on defending veterans charged with felonies who may be suffering from mental health issues like PTSD and other combat-related disorders.
This treatment court diverts appropriate cases to receiving treatment for their disorders instead of conventional incarceration.
The Putnam VTC is now the 37th in New York.
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