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GA SR857
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Kennedy
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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
Full Bill Text
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