CT HB05252

Changes terminology from "pretrial alcohol education system" to "pretrial alcohol education program" and updates related references throughout the statute for consistency.

Increases the record retention period for participation in the pretrial alcohol education program from seven years to ten years, aligned with the pretrial drug education program record retention period.

Expands funding sources for the pretrial account to include all evaluation fees and program fees from both alcohol and drug education programs, enabling better support for indigent or unable-to-pay participants.

Clarifies that evaluation fees from both programs are credited to the pretrial account established under section 54-56k, and allows courts to waive intervention program fees for indigent participants while maintaining cost responsibility for substance abuse treatment programs.

Amends section 54-66a to automatically terminate bail bonds when defendants are granted admission to the pretrial alcohol education program or pretrial drug education program, consistent with other pretrial disposition programs.