Fam. Code, § 211.5 · Part 2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
Fam. Code, § 211.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 385, Sec. 2. (SB 1182) Effective January 1, 2023.
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