CT HB05542

Changes correctional facility reporting requirements to report quarterly on inmate disciplinary reports, assaults, workers' compensation claims, and population density, with reports due by September 30, 2009 and thereafter.

Modifies family violence protective order procedures to allow applicants to indicate whether a respondent possesses firearms and clarifies that court orders may protect animals owned by the applicant.

Updates criminal statutes concerning motor vehicle inspectors by changing "Department of Motor Vehicles inspector appointed" to "motor vehicle inspector designated" and adjusting related authority and compliance language throughout.

Revises felony and misdemeanor sentencing provisions to remove specific mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses, allowing courts greater discretion while maintaining general sentencing ranges by crime classification.

Makes various technical corrections to statutes governing mortgage releases, DNA expungement, parole procedures, sexual assault prosecution, and other civil and criminal law provisions to clarify language and remove outdated provisions.