2025 Notification of Military/Veteran/Reserve/Active Status MIL-100

Notification of Military/Veteran/Reserve/Active Status

MIL-100
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN
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1. This form is about (name) blanks who is a party in this case.
2. The person listed in item 1 is

A current member of the state or federal armed services or reserves.A veteran of the state or federal armed services or reserves.
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3. This form can be filed in any case type. Specify below the type of case in which the form is filed.

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the person listen in item 1an attorney representing the person listed in item 1 in the above entitled case.
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the person listen in item 1an attorney representing the person listed in item 1 in the above entitled case.legally authorized to act on behalf of the person listed in item 1 (explain)
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the person listen in item 1an attorney representing the person listed in item 1 in the above entitled case.legally authorized to act on behalf of the person listed in item 1 (explain)
I am providing this notification to the court based on information and belief.
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Criminal Law Cases. If this form is filed in a criminal law case, the court will send a copy of the form to the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and the county veterans services office to confirm the person's military status. Contact information for the county veterans service office (to be provided by the court.)

The court may also send a copy of the form to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as related to providing benefits and services under Penal Code sections 1001.80 and 1170.9.

Family Law Cases. When a veteran files this form in a family law case, the court will send a copy of the form to the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet.) CalVet will, in a reasonable time, contact the person listed in item 1 using the information provided in this form.
No filing fee or court costs are to be charged for this form.
YOU SHOULD TALK WITH YOUR ATTORNEY (IF YOU HAVE ONE) ABOUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
If you are a current or former member of the state or federal armed services or reserves, you may be entitled to certain rights under the law. Filling out form MIL-100 is a way you can let the court know about your military experience. This information may help the court consider possible benefits and protections in your case. This form can be used for any type of case and can be filled out at any time. Giving this information to the court is voluntary. The MIL-100 only needs to be filled out with the court one time per case.
NONCRIMINAL CASES
If you are a party to a noncriminal case (i.e., civil, family, juvenile, etc, be sure to complete all the appropriate forms needed for your case.

For example, filing of this form does not substitute for the filing of other required forms or petitions in cases where you are filing:
- For relief from financial obligation during military service;
- A notification of military deployment and request to modify a support order; or
- For other relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. §§ 3901–4043 Please see Notice of Petition and Petition for Relief From Financial Obligation During Military Service (form ) and Notice of Activation of Military Service and Deployment and Request to Modify a Support Order
CRIMINAL CASES
If you are a party to a criminal case, you are not required to have an honorable discharge, to have combat service, or to be accepted into or involved in a Veterans Court to be eligible for the possible rights and protections under the law.

If you are a current or former member of the state or federal armed services or reserves who may be suffering from sexual trauma, also known as military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, or mental health issues as a result of your military service, and charged with a crime, you may be eligible for certain rights under the law. Some examples of benefits of a defendant in a criminal case who is a veteran or is on active duty or in the reserves include possible consideration for alternative sentencing, restoration relief such as sealing your record, and diversion in misdemeanor cases.

Below is a brief description of possible rights and protections under the following California laws:

California Penal Code section 1170.9
- A greater chance of receiving probation;
- Conditions of probation deemed satisfied early, other than any victim restitution ordered;
- Felonies reduced to misdemeanors;
- Restoration of rights, dismissal of penalties, and/or setting aside of conviction for certain crimes;
California Penal Code section 1001.80
- Dismissal of eligible criminal charges following satisfactory performance in program;
- Arrest deemed to have "never occurred" as part of restoration of rights following successful completion of program;
California Penal Code section 1170.91
- factor in mitigation during felony sentencing, which could result in a more lenient sentence.
If you submit this form in a criminal case, you must file it with the court and serve a copy of it on the prosecuting attorney and defense counsel.
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Notification of Military/Veteran/Reserve/Active Status

Person Completing This Form

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN

Notice

No filing fee or court costs are to be charged for this form.

YOU SHOULD TALK WITH YOUR ATTORNEY (IF YOU HAVE ONE) ABOUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

NONCRIMINAL CASES

CRIMINAL CASES