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CT SB00211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gary LeBeau

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Origin

Senate

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Chief Court Administrator may establish a separate criminal docket for defendants who have returned from armed forces service in time of war and could benefit from substance abuse treatment or mental health services programs.

  • Chief Court Administrator shall establish one or more dedicated courts for hearing criminal cases of military service members with such service-related needs, within available appropriations.

  • Separate docket or court shall not be available to defendants charged with felony offenses that allegedly resulted in physical injury or death of another person.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Criminal Cases Of Persons Who Have Returned From Service With The Armed Forces.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary

3/5/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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