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Full Resource Name:
Shelby County Veterans Court
Address
201 Poplar Avenue Suite 1-35, General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 222-3703
AKA:
BHC; CJC legal; Office of Justice Initiatives
Description:
Provides separate court for veterans charged with a crime on a case by case basis based on eligibility guidelines; transfers from drug court and domestic violence court. Mentors (former military veterans) work with veterans who have been charged; veterans will also be directed into the VA services from this court. This court can also help veterans access mental health services if needed, and has case managers available to assist. The SC Veterans Court is part of the SC General Sessions Court Criminal Division (main phone for that division: 901-222-4800).
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; court schedules vary but Veterans Court usually meets Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Eligibility:
Veterans arrested in Shelby County who are referred to the court; also accepts transfers of veterans seen in other Shelby County courts
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 6, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Mentors needed; call or apply online; must be a former military veteran (veterans of Iraq & Afghanistan are particularly needed), go through training, and be able to meet at least one hour a week with their assigned veteran with at least one year's commitment to the program
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
201 Poplar Avenue Suite 1-35, General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7
Memphis, TN 38103
Contacts
Jerry Easter
Primary Contact
Veterans Court Coordinator
Bill Anderson
General Sessions Criminal Court Judge
(901) 222-3700
Lonnie Latham
Mentor Program Co-Coordinator
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 222-3703
Legal Status:
City/County (Parish)
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