Veterans Court, established by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Ninth Judicial District, is open to criminal defendants who have served in the United States military. At the request of defense counsel, the defendant may be evaluated and, if they are a candidate for diversion, the case is transferred to Veterans Court. A treatment plan is then created for the participant and they are assigned to a volunteer veteran mentor. The program’s objective is to provide necessary services for a smoother transition to civilian life while avoiding the stigma of a criminal conviction.