Requiring veterans with a condition from military service to be offered diversion for certain offenses and expanding the mitigating factor for departure at sentencing for veterans.

Also relevant to:Veteran / service member

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This bill creates a diversion program for veterans facing certain misdemeanor or felony charges, offering them treatment for conditions related to their military service. It also expands the reasons a judge can consider for reducing a sentence, specifically allowing for consideration of injuries like PTSD or traumatic brain injury connected to military service. The bill aims to provide veterans with an alternative to traditional prosecution and sentencing by addressing the underlying issues that may have contributed to their offenses.

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