A special court proceeding is being held on Wednesday, May 26, to assist Twin Cities-based military veterans with active misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor, or nonfelony outstanding warrants.
The hearings are part of Minnesota StandDown, a two-day effort to help veterans with legal, housing, tax and other issues. The event is sponsored by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, which says the goal is to bring many services to one location to make them more accessible to veterans who otherwise may not seek out services or take advantage of benefits due to them. MACV hosts a number of StandDown events throughout the state during the year.
The Metro StandDown will include meals, clothing, assistance with VA benefits, tax assistance, housing assistance, employment counseling, driver and vehicle license assistance and more. Veterans wanting to participate should register May 25 at Fort Snelling Army Reserve Complex.
Several judges are donating their time for the special court hearings on Wednesday. Volunteer defense attorneys will also be available to assist veterans. The hearings will take place at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul.
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