Arizona HB2226 requires courts to inquire about veteran status during initial appearances and notify prosecuting agencies.
Arizona HB2226 amends state law to require courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearances. If the court determines the person is a veteran, it must notify the prosecuting agency. The agency should then provide information about services for veterans unless the person is charged with certain serious offenses. If veteran status is uncertain, the prosecuting agency must allow the person to prove it with official documentation.
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