CT SB00114

Expands supervised diversionary programs to include veterans with mental health conditions amenable to treatment, in addition to persons with psychiatric disabilities accused of non-serious crimes.

Defines "veteran" as a person with a mental health condition who is either a veteran under state law or eligible for United States Department of Veterans Affairs services under Title 38 of the United States Code.

Allows Court Support Services Division to refer veterans to Department of Veterans' Affairs or United States Department of Veterans Affairs for treatment services, subject to standards substantially similar to or higher than state services and timely reporting requirements.

Permits veterans in accelerated rehabilitation programs to invoke the program twice, compared to the one-time limit for non-veterans.

Extends pretrial drug education program eligibility to veterans, allowing referral to Department of Veterans' Affairs or United States Department of Veterans Affairs for evaluation and substance abuse treatment services, effective October 1, 2012.