The Lake County Veterans Treatment Court is getting some national recognition. It's been named one of five national mentor courts by All Rise’s Justice for Vets division.
For the next three years, the court says it will serve as a model program for places looking to launch or grow their own veterans treatment court. That includes hosting site visits and one-on-one professional shadowing.
More than 300 veterans have successfully completed the Lake County Veterans Treatment Court since it began in 2014. Another 87 are currently in the program.
In a statement, Judge Julie Cantrell said it's "a tremendous honor to be nationally recognized." She adds, "We now have the opportunity to share our vision for helping our veterans with other courts across the nation."
