Veteran's Treatment Court
Media Room
Breakout Session 2 - 11:20 am
Veterans Treatment Court provides a means to remove eligible veteran participants from the traditional criminal justice system and provide them with support and rehabilitation through comprehensive substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, education and vocational programs, and through community resource referrals for housing, childcare and transportation, all while being judicially monitored.
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Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is made up of an extensive collaboration of dedicated partners, including members of the criminal justice system, federal veterans’ agencies and local community veterans’ organizations. The target population includes military veterans who have been charged with non-violent low-level felony or misdemeanor criminal offense(s) and who are identified with substance dependency and/or serious mental health issues.
Sarah Kirkman, DA
Sarah Kirkman has been a prosecutor since 1997. She is a graduate of Statesville High School, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Campbell University Law School. She worked as an Assistant District Attorney from 1997 until 2009 when she took office as the Elected District Attorney for Alexander and Iredell counties. Sarah has tried all types of cases, and she has worked in all of the criminal courts in her district. When the opportunity arose to start Veterans Treatment Court in Iredell County in 2023, she fully supported the Court and is proud to be a part of it.
Carrie Nitzu, ADA
Carrie Nitzu is an Assistant District Attorney in the office of District Attorney Sarah Kirkman. She has worked in the D.A.’s Office for 22 years. She is an Iredell County native and continues to live here with her family. Over the years, she has prosecuted all types of cases. In 2023, she was given the opportunity to participate as the Prosecutor in Veterans Treatment Court. On some days, it is the hardest thing she has done, but most days, it is the most rewarding opportunity she has been given.
Michael McCaleb
Michael McCaleb is a participant in Iredell County's Veteran's Treatment Court.