processing arrestees; veteran status

Summary

At a person's first court appearance, the judge must ask whether they are a U.S. veteran, and that answer cannot be used against them unless it is false. If the person is a veteran and is not charged with a dangerous, serious, violent, or child‑related offense, the court provides information on veterans services and the prosecutor must consider referring them to a veterans or other diversion court.

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