Veterans' court
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A veterans' court is a "special court" which is charged with trying cases of minor offenses which involve veterans of militaries such as the United States Armed Forces
, particularly those diagnosed with service-related illnesses. The first veterans' court was established in 2008 in Buffalo, New York
, and has been used as a model for establishments of other veterans' courts in other parts of the United States.
United States armed forces
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
, particularly those diagnosed with service-related illnesses. The first veterans' court was established in 2008 in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, and has been used as a model for establishments of other veterans' courts in other parts of the United States.