Eligibility criteria
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Open to Veterans of the Armed Forces (to include State and National Guard)
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Must NOT have Dishonorable discharge
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Both Felonies and Misdemeanor cases are eligible
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Non-Violent Offenses (please call for pre-authorization)
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No Conviction for Assaultive Charges
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No Sexual Offenses
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Must Complete Classification Evaluation
VALOR Admission
Court Orders
· Original Terms and Conditions of Supervision
· Amended Orders / Sanctions
Plea Bargain
· After Motion to Revoke filed
· After Motion to Adjudicate filed
Out of County Transfers
· All Texas Veterans may be eligible
· Collin County does not currently provide transportation to and from the program facility
Volunteer
· Veteran offender may request program for Substance Abuse Services
· Veteran offender may request in lieu of Revocation or Adjudication
Length of Program
Felony participation is usually 180 days, up to 24 months.
Misdemeanor is usually 90 days.
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How to Apply
* Please ensure it is your Probation Officer, or personnel from your county Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD), that contacts and coordinates with the VALOR program.
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1) Download and complete the VALOR Admission Form;
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2) Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to your application;
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- If necessary, you may also submit one of the following documents to prove Veteran
eligibility:
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NGB-22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official letter or disability letter with character of service listed
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E-Benefits summary letter with character of service listed
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Honorable discharge certificate
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Uniform Services Identification Card
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State of Texas Issued Driver License with Veteran designation​
3) Submit application and DD214 to the VALOR Community Service
Officers listed below:​​
CSO Kelly Hallmark - khallmark@co.collin.tx.us
CSO Brooke Eckman - beckman@co.collin.tx.us
