CT HB06537

Removes references to "indictment" from speedy trial provisions, keeping only "information" as the charging document type.

Establishes separate trial commencement timelines: 12 months for felonies and 90 days for misdemeanors when a defendant is incarcerated in state custody.

Requires dismissal of charges if trial does not commence within 30 days after a defendant files a speedy trial motion following expiration of the applicable time limit.

Allows incarcerated defendants charged with a single misdemeanor to be released on a written promise to appear if not tried within 90 days, with a new 12-month trial deadline from that release date.

Takes effect October 1, 2011, and amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 54-82m.