Veterans Court, established by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Ninth Judicial District, is open to any criminal defendant who has 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 recognizes that the behavior that resulted in criminal charges may stem from a traumatic period in the military. The program’s objective is to provide the necessary services to help make a smoother transition to civilian life and avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction.