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CT HB06635
Bill
Status
6/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Toni Harp
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AI Summary
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Amends probation and conditional discharge statutes effective July 1, 2011 to clarify that issuance of a warrant, notice to appear, or arrest without warrant for violations interrupts the probation period until final court determination.
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Requires defendants to continue complying with probation conditions even after a warrant or notice to appear is issued, and mandates the Court Support Services Division make reasonable efforts to inform defendants of their ongoing obligations.
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Streamlines Section 54-108 to focus probation officer duties on investigation, supervision, and enforcement of probation conditions, removing detailed provisions about money collection and bail-related custody matters.
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Authorizes probation officers to detain individuals with unexecuted arrest warrants or those reasonably believed to have violated probation conditions until police arrival, and allows transport to the nearest police location if officers cannot arrive within a reasonable timeframe.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Court Support Services Division Of The Judicial Branch.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/8/2011