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