A new Veterans Court pilot program has been launched by the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey offering much-needed support and services to veterans navigating the federal criminal justice system. The primary goal of this judge-involved program is to provide comprehensive resources for veterans facing legal challenges.  The Veterans Court will focus on addressing the unique challenges veterans face and aims to provide a path toward rehabilitation rather than incarceration, assisting veterans in resolving and overcoming legal issues by connecting them with specialized resources.
 
The Veterans Court program is a “problem-solving” court designed to meet the needs of veterans who are facing criminal charges that are related to issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance abuse, and other mental health concerns that are often a result of their military service. The program offers a collaborative approach, bringing together judges, attorneys, probation and pretrial services officers, veteran service organizations, and mentors to provide a comprehensive system of support for participants. 

For more information or questions, please contact the individuals listed below:

Probation Office Contact
Joseph A. DaGrossa, PhD., M.A.
Chief U.S. Probation Officer
District of New Jersey
Cell: 856-924-1390
joseph_dagrossa@njp.uscourts.gov

Pretrial Office Contact
Jon Muller, Chief 
US Pretrial Services 
District of New Jersey 
Tel: 973-645-4571
Cell: 973-229-3573
jon_muller@njpt.uscourts.gov