COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: August 22, 2012
For More Information:
John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798
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New Specialty Docket Helping Veterans
WHO:
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills
Judge Scott VanDerKarr
WHEN:
Thursday, August 23, 2012
10:00 am
WHERE:
Judge VanDerKarr’s Courtroom 12D
375 South High Street
WHAT:
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will join Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Scott VanDerKarr to discuss the accomplishments of newest specialty docket for the Municipal Court that deals with veterans. Franklin County currently has specialty dockets that focus on alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, and defendants with mental health concerns. The courts are a cost effective way to monitor the rehabilitation of offenders and reduce recidivism rates in Columbus.
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