CA AB1672

Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a statewide study of veterans treatment courts currently operating, including assessment of participant numbers, services, outcomes, and impact on recidivism, mental health, homelessness, employment, and substance abuse.

Mandates a survey of counties without veterans treatment courts to identify barriers to implementation, assess need for such courts, and identify alternative veteran resources available in those jurisdictions.

Requires the Judicial Council to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 1, 2019, including recommendations for expanding veterans treatment courts and exploring feasibility of regional model courts using service coordination or technology.

Creates the Veterans Court Assessment Fund to receive private donations administered by the Judicial Council, with funding split equally between private sources (50%) and state appropriation (50%).

Appropriates $100,000 from the Veterans Court Assessment Fund and $100,000 from the General Fund to the Judicial Council for conducting the study and report, with the section repealing January 1, 2020 unless extended by subsequent statute.