Veterans Docket Day, as it is known, will be held each month on the third Friday, according to an article on libn.com. The special sessions are designed to assist veterans lift or avoid the suspension of their licenses, and withdraw or reduce tickets issued for violations from illegal parking to those caught by red-light cameras.
County officials say that veterans may incur violations such as driving with a suspended license, or other administrative issues of which they are not aware as they transition back to civilian life. To help in this type of situation, the county allows currently serving or honorably discharged veterans to have a conference with a prosecutor as part of the Docket Day proceedings. According to a statement made by the county, the conferences take place prior to the court date in order to give veterans:
“…different consideration based upon their military designation, medical status including PTSD and financial situation.”
Craig Bruno, who is with a veteran's clinic at the Touro Law Center, located in Central Islip, says there is a real need for a day like this, as it is not possible to get around Long Island without a driver's license, and veterans sometimes cannot afford to pay the tickets.
Efforts like this can perform especially well if officials create Brochures describing the special procedures.
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