The proposed bill establishes the Veterans' Specialty Court Grant Program, which will be administered by the Attorney General. This program aims to support municipalities and counties in creating Veterans' Court Programs while ensuring that these new programs do not interfere with existing Veterans' Courts or other related court programs. The bill outlines specific responsibilities for the Attorney General, including the development of rules and criteria for the program, as well as the establishment of a Veterans' Treatment Court Fund, which will be continuously appropriated for use by municipalities and counties.

Additionally, the bill mandates that grantees submit annual reports detailing the number of veterans served, recidivism rates, program completion rates, and recommendations for improvement. The Attorney General is also required to compile and submit a comprehensive annual report to state leadership, analyzing the data collected and providing insights on challenges, best practices, and funding recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of Veterans' Court Programs. The bill appropriates $4 million from the state General Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to support these initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-200