California Family Code 211.5 – (a) (1) Commencing January 1, 2024, in proceedings under …
(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.
Terms Used In California Family Code 211.5
- Person: includes a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or public entity. See California Family Code 105
(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.
(2) Upon receipt of a copy of the form, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall, within a reasonable time, contact the person using the information provided on the form.
(c) On or before January 1, 2024, the Judicial Council may amend or develop the rules and forms necessary to implement this section.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 385, Sec. 2. (SB 1182) Effective January 1, 2023.)