Serving Bibb, Peach and Crawford Counties

Program Overview:

In 2014, the Macon Judicial Circuit began a felony Veterans Treatment Court Program. The Court is a collaboration between the Superior Court, the Bibb County State Court, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Peach County Sheriff’s Office, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the State Court of Bibb County Probation Department and State of Georgia Department of Community Supervision.

The Veterans Treatment Court program’s purpose is to link veterans in our criminal justice system with needed services that may include, but are not limited to, substance abuse treatment, PTSD treatment, mental health treatment and community resources that will improve the veteran’s life and eliminate further involvement with the criminal justice system.

Program Features:

• The Veterans Court Program averages 18-24 months in length and consists of four phases.
• Participants are expected to complete classes, groups, treatment, and any other required activities that the treatment team deems appropriate.
• Participants are routinely and randomly drug-tested, they also receive supportive field visits from the Veterans Court Surveillance Officers at their place of residence.
• Veterans Treatment Court accepts referrals PRE AND POST ADJUDICATION, participation in Veterans Treatment Court is voluntary if enrolled on a PRE-ADJUDICATION basis.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be age 18 years and older
• Must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a preferred military discharge of Honorable or General
• Eligibility to receive or already receiving VA Benefits/Services is preferred
• Must reside within our service area of Macon-Bibb, Peach, or Crawford County
• Must have a valid treatable condition involving mental health and/or substance abuse
• Willingness to ACTIVELY participate in ALL program requirements and treatment recommendations
• Ability to maintain medication compliance throughout the duration of the program

For any information regarding the referral process or eligibility criteria for the program please contact the Court Coordinator at the information provided below.

Court Goals:

• Connect veteran defendants with appropriate VA benefits, treatment and support services (veteran-specific resources).
• Reduce time spent involved with the criminal justice system.
• Decrease time spent in jail by moving defendants expeditiously into appropriate treatment settings.
• Promote employment and other evidences of recovery among defendants served by the Veterans Treatment Court.
• Re-establishing veteran defendants as productive members of their communities.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Veterans Treatment Court Program is to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism of criminal defendants who are veterans by connecting them with VA benefits, treatment services and supports and to find appropriate dispositions to their criminal charges by considering the defendant’s treatment needs and the seriousness of the offense.

Contact Information:

Jillian Longacre  
Veterans Court Coordinator
Bibb County Superior Court  
601 Mulberry Street, Suite 310
Macon, Georgia 31201

Phone: (478) 621-6329
Fax: (478) 621-6580
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Veterans Court Case Manager
Bibb County Superior Court
601 Mulberry Street, Suite
Macon, Georgia 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6338
Fax: (478) 621-6321