Amendments to Veterans Justice Act

Task Forces: Veterans and Military Affairs

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Summary

This model policy details alternative sentencing options for US veterans charged with certain crimes that recognize their service to the country and that their criminal behavior may derive from their military service. The options include the use of pretrial supervision and probation in lieu of a record of conviction or incarceration and are grounded in evidence-based practices for effective supervision and rehabilitation.

Model Policy

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