Rhode Island S2997 ensures veterans in the criminal justice system receive services and benefits.

Rhode Island S2997 mandates that law enforcement, correctional facilities, and probation or parole administrators verify the veteran status of individuals in their custody. It requires weekly reporting of verified veterans to the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Services and relevant courts. The bill also allows for in-person or video visitation with VA or veteran coordinators at no cost. It ensures that verified veteran status is shared with the judge, prosecutor, public defender, veteran’s attorney, and specialty court coordinator.

Rhode Island S2997 ensures veterans in the criminal justice system receive services and benefits.

Rhode Island S2997 mandates that law enforcement, correctional facilities, and probation or parole administrators verify the veteran status of individuals in their custody. It requires weekly reporting of verified veterans to the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Services and relevant courts. The bill also allows for in-person or video visitation with VA or veteran coordinators at no cost. It ensures that verified veteran status is shared with the judge, prosecutor, public defender, veteran’s attorney, and specialty court coordinator.