Veterans Treatment Court

Start Date: 
2012
Description: 
The Milwaukee County Veterans Treatment Court, overseen by Judge Cynthia Davis, takes a nontraditional approach to the criminal justice system. Veterans in this program typically face non-violent, criminal offenses that are connected to a substance abuse and or mental health need. They are tested to ensure sobriety and work with the team to improve housing, employment, education, social support or other things that place them at risk to reoffend.
Risk Level: 
All risk levels
Risk Assessment Tools: 
ORAS (Ohio Risk Assessment System)
Risk-Need Responsivity Simulation Tool
Admission(s): 
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Jacob Patten
Job Title: 
Coordinator
Phone: 
(414) 278-2061
Address: 
Milwaukee County Veterans Treatment Court
821 W. State St
Room #308
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Alternative to Revocation Admission: 
No
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
Yes