Attorneys
Note to Attorneys:
Since VTC's beginning in Montgomery County we have seen a huge amount of participation from attorneys assisting veterans and soldiers. We hope that support will continue and grow. It is up to you to help future participants make their first steps into our program. The VTC Team is doing their best to make this process as efficient as possible. Your dedication to your client's well-being is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all of your hard work!


-Best Regards
The VTC Team
Welcome!
Court Schedule
VTC is open to the public. We always welcome guests to our court sessions. Court is held every Tuesday in the DIV I courtroom. Court begins at 1:45 pm. ​

VTC Group:
Tues @ 12:00pm - DIV I Courtroom
VA Group: 
​Tues @ 12:00 PM - Upper Level Classroom
 1.  Talk With Your Client
  • Walk your client through the VTC Participant Handbook.
  • Explain to them that this IS a treatment program NOT a way out of charges.
  • Explain that the program requires all participants to have an alcohol monitoring device for at least 150 consecutive days at the start of the program.
  • If the client wishes to pursue VTC the attorney completes the application process.
  • The client must attend VTC orientation presented on the 1st Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m. located in ADR Room (Room 206). Please remind your client that this is a requirement for anyone applying to the VTC. They will also complete an intake assessment with the court immediately following orientation. 

 2.  Complete the Application
  • Applications will not be considered unless they include the following:
  • A copy of the participant's DD-214 (Member 4 copy for veterans) or STP (if they are currently enlisted).
  • A completed application form.
  • Copy of warrant(s).  For DUI charges, please include documentation of BRAC if not included on warrant.
  • Once the application is completed and the necessary documents have been acquired, the attorney must get approval from the DA and obtain the DA's signature on the application. (The case remains in general sessions court if the DA does not agree.) 
  • If DA agrees to VTC Consideration, attorney leaves application with DA for NCIC Background Check. It is the attorney's job to check on NCIC status. 
  • DA's office will notify you of offer for Final Disposition once client successfully completes the VTC program - at this time discuss the contract with the client and confirms that they still want to enter the VTC.
 
3.  The VTC Team Deliberates
  • The VTC Team considers the application and votes whether to accept the client and proposed disposition on the last Tuesday of every month (pending complete documentation and background check)
  • Voting is typically done the last Tuesday of the month; however, this is a tentative date depending on complete documentation and background check.

 4.  Decisions Are Made
  • The attorney and their client will appear at scheduled VTC Session and are informed of the VTC Team's decision to accept or not accept the client into the program.
  • The client informs the court of their choice to enter and signs the contract.
  • If your client has an Implied Consent charge - be prepared to plea on this charge upon entry to the VTC Program. Please have Judgement Form prepared and ready on voting/acceptance day

5.  Client Graduates​
  • The attorney will be notified when his/her client is nearing completion of the VTC program.
  • The referring attorney is responsible for all necessary diversion and expungement related forms and documents upon completion of VTC program. 
Questions regarding applications should be directed to:
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          O: (931) 245-3180 Ext. 11247
          F:  (931) 245-3184

ORIENTATION AND TEAM VOTING SCHEDULE
 
       - ​First Monday of Every Month - Orientation
       - ​Last Tuesday of Every Month - VTC Team votes on applicant's case. 

         *Schedule subject to change in the event of holidays and court cancellations.*


*Download VTC documents here by                 selecting the document title*  
Participants will receive a handbook during orientation. Attorneys' should go over the handbook and court expectations with their clients before they appear in court that following Tuesday. 
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Applications will not be accepted unless they are complete and have all necessary documents. Completed applications are sent to the VTC Program Director, David Smith, or the Court Liaison, Chelsey Anderson.
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This is a summary of the steps necessary to submit a client's application to the VTC.​
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