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GA SR857

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the Macon Judicial Circuit's Veterans Treatment Court, established through collaboration between Judge Tillman Self III, Public Defender's Office representative Lee Robinson, and District Attorney David Cooke
  • The court's first participant entered on April 24, 2014, and at the time of the resolution had 17 active participants with more than three approaching graduation
  • The court assists veterans by identifying benefits they qualify for and providing substance abuse, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder treatments
  • Participants undergo drug testing several times a week and attend classes focused on substance abuse treatment and changing criminal thinking
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Macon Judicial Circuit's Veterans Treatment Court

Legislative Description

Macon Judicial Circuit's Veterans Treatment Court; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/1/2016

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