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.
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.
1) Download and complete the VALOR Admission Form;
2) Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to your application;
- 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
