California Family Code

§ 211.5

FAM § 211.5 Effective Jan 1, 2023Div. 2 · Part 2

Statute text

(a)(1) Commencing January 1, 2024, in proceedings under this code, a court shall provide self-identified veterans with a list of resources for veterans, including information about how to contact the local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2)The veteran may, at their discretion, provide the information about their veteran status on the Judicial Council military service form, file the form with the court, and serve it on the other parties to the action.

(b)(1) When a person files a form identifying the person as a veteran pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the court shall transmit a copy of the form to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 385, Sec. 2. (SB 1182) Effective January 1, 2023.