Veterans Offered Chance To Have Legal Issues Addressed Quickly

TAMPA, FL -- Hillsborough County Veterans with minor legal concerns can have them quickly addressed during the Hillsborough County Veterans Outreach Court Nov.9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The court is being held at the James A Haley Veterans' Hospital Primary Care Annex, 13515 Lake Terrace Lane, Tampa. It is sponsored by the 13th Judicial District Court.

Outstanding legal issues that can be addressed by the court include:- Active misdemeanor warrants, fines, legal fees, court costs and ordinance violations.

Preregistration by Oct. 26 is mandatory. Veterans can register by clicking here.

The Veterans Outreach Court was launched in 2013 to allow honorably discharged veterans to get qualifying misdemeanor charges dismissed if they successfully complete a treatment and assessment program.

Treatment is provided for veterans with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse problems and other psychological issues.

A range of misdemeanor charges are eligible to be dropped by the court including disorderly conduct, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer without violence and trespassing. Some county or municipal ordinance violations also qualify.

The court is intended to be an incentive for veterans, many of which are homeless, to get the treatment they need so they can get their lives back on track.

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