Bill > HB1589

This bill establishes a statewide veterans treatment court program in New Hampshire. The key provisions include: - Requiring at least one veterans court in each county or district, with flexibility to combine courts across counties or use virtual dockets. - Defining the 10 key components of a veterans court, including integrating treatment services, using a non-adversarial approach, and providing ongoing judicial interaction. - Allowing veterans courts to dispose of cases through options like dismissal, probation, or reduced incarceration when participants successfully complete the program. - Creating a veterans court coordinator position within the state's administrative office of the courts to oversee the program. - Establishing a veterans court special account to fund the program using public and private funding sources. - Providing state reimbursements of up to $5,000 per case to counties operating eligible veterans courts. - Requiring an annual report on the program's activities, expenditures, and outcomes. The bill is intended to help veterans with mental illness, substance abuse, or other issues avoid criminal behavior by providing them with specialized treatment and monitoring through the court system.

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