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CT HB06648

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Police officers who arrest a person with no prior arrest record and reasonably believe that person has psychiatric disabilities must arrange for a clinical assessment at a hospital or other facility.

  • The clinical assessment must determine whether the arrested person would benefit from mental health services.

  • The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2011.

  • Purpose is to assess the potential for recidivism among first-time offenders.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Clinical Assessment Of First-time Offenders.

Last Action

Public Hearing 04/08

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2011

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