BILL NUMBER:  AB 1925
  VETOED	DATE: 09/29/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1925 without my signature.

This measure would authorize superior courts to develop and implement
veterans' courts programs in California to allow criminal defendants
who were also veterans of the United States Military an opportunity
to go through alternative treatment programs and rehabilitation in a
non-prison setting.  I strongly support providing alternative
treatment programs for veterans who may find themselves caught up in
the criminal justice system due to service-related trauma or brain
injury.  That is why I am signing Assembly Bill 674 and Senate Bill
1296.  However, I am unable to sign this bill because, like Assembly
Bill 114, which I am also returning without my signature, authorizing
legislation is not required for the superior courts to establish
specialized courts with dedicated calendars.  I would urge the
Judicial Council to examine the need for veterans' courts, however,
and establish appropriate guidelines for the superior courts to
follow.

For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger