The Rowlett Municipal Court is launching a new program aimed to help some veterans who get in trouble with the law to get counseling instead.
Municipal Court is launching a new program aimed to help some veterans who get in trouble with the law to get counseling instead.
Presiding Judge Chris Kilgore, a veteran himself, enlisted straight out of high school and went on to become a combat pilot in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was as a pilot focused on rescue missions for the Coast Guard, serving 29 years before moving on to a law career. Now, he presides over the municipal court for the City of Rowlett and says he sees too many repeat offenders who are likely suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues. Many are veterans.
"It's very frustrating, because it's, like I said, the fines and incarceration are not the solution. That's not what we need when these people need help," Kilgore said.Veterans Resource Outreach CenterThe plan is for the court to identify qualified candidates who are veterans facing class C misdemeanors, such as disorderly conduct or public intoxication.
The VROC has several programs supporting veterans and connecting them to mental health resources. They also host monthly #WalktheBridge events to raise mental health awareness and promote suicide prevention among veterans and first responders.
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