East Central District Court Judge Connie Cleveland, along with Ken Schumacher from the Unit 2 Administration office, recently appeared on an episode of the Jay Thomas show. Also present was Dan Bertsch, an attorney with the Fargo Public Defender’s Office. They discussed the proposed Veteran's Treatment Court in the East Central Judicial District (ECJD).
This Veterans Treatment Court would serve justice-involved veterans in Cass, Steele, and Traill counties. If approved, it will be North Dakota’s second Veterans Treatment Court, following the first one established in Grand Forks.
Judge Cleveland and her colleagues emphasized the importance of providing specialized support for veterans within the judicial system. The discussion highlighted how this court aims to address unique challenges faced by veterans who become involved with the law.
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