Enhancement of Summit County Valor Court

Summit County Valor Court, certified by the Ohio Supreme Court, is a veteran’s treatment court serving veterans involved in the adult criminal justice system in Summit County, Ohio. It is a specialized docket of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Within it, 94% of participants struggle with substance abuse. This project will expand and enhance court services by enabling court to increase weekend urine drug screening, military-specific training for staff, and expanded educational outreach. Deliverables include new policies/ procedures/ protocols; reports; data sets; and a planning and implementation guide.