IL SB3417

Creates a rebuttable presumption that veterans with service-connected disabilities arrested or charged with a crime have presumed eligibility for veterans and servicemembers court if there is prima facie evidence they suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or related mental health condition during the offense.

Requires immediate evaluation and treatment by qualified medical professionals for PTSD and other mental health conditions, plus mandatory screening and clinical needs assessments for eligible veterans.

Allows courts to dismiss charges or terminate sentences upon successful completion of veterans court program for first-time offenders (except certain violent offenses) with service-connected disabilities who had PTSD during the commission of the offense.

Establishes court-ordered treatment requirements including mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and prohibits courts from preventing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

Requires veterans court programs to include trauma-informed services, graduated requirements with therapy, substance testing, peer recovery coaching, and mentorship support through volunteer veterans and local veteran service organizations.