(Portland, OR) -- Multnomah County now has a court specifically to hear cases involving veterans. The Multnomah County Veterans Treatment Court is designed to support justice-involved veterans through treatment, accountability, and community support. It's taken two years to develop. Air Force veteran Judge Christopher Ramras will preside over the court. The court's philosophy is to address the root causes of criminal behavior among qualifying veterans that could include untreated trauma, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.