Local government agencies and veteran groups will once again be participating in Veterans Outreach Court. This annual event is designed to help military veterans resolve certain outstanding financial obligations.

The event will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM Friday, November 8, 2024, at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital Primary Care Annex, 13515 Lake Terrace Lane in Tampa.  

Participating agencies include the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller, the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office, the Hillsborough Public Defender’s Office, Hillsborough County Veterans Services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and various local Veterans organizations.

Judge Daryl Manning, a veteran of the U.S. Army himself, knows firsthand the sacrifice and service our veterans have offered our country.  That’s why he is so passionate about this type of outreach. “Veterans Outreach Court is not a handout, but a helping hand up. It’s a way we can help these veterans get back on their feet by quickly resolving some of their legal issues. They certainly have earned this support from our community."

Participants must register in advance by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Registration is free and must be completed and submitted by the due date to be considered for the event. Driving and court records will be reviewed in advance and participation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Qualified participants will be contacted by October 30, 2024. Anyone ineligible will be contacted by phone. Cases that will not be addressed at this event include domestic violence, child support, felonies with active warrants, and those pending in Veterans Court. A consultation with an attorney in those cases is recommended.

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