Virginia's law requires the Supreme Court's Office of the Executive Secretary to develop and conduct evaluations of all local specialty dockets, including veterans courts. These evaluations are reported annually to the General Assembly. Additionally, veterans dockets are recognized as Veterans Treatment Court Programs eligible for federal and other funding sources.
Specialty dockets are specialized court programs, including veterans courts, designed to address specific issues and improve judicial outcomes.
The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court develops a statewide evaluation model and conducts ongoing assessments of all local specialty dockets.
Yes, veterans dockets are recognized as Veterans Treatment Court Programs and are eligible for federal grants and funding.
Evaluations are reported annually to the General Assembly by December 1st each year.