CT SB00955

Requires the Commissioner of Correction to establish discharge savings accounts for inmates sentenced by Connecticut courts, with inmates in out-of-state facilities exempted from this requirement.

Authorizes deduction of up to 10% from inmate account deposits into discharge savings accounts until the account reaches $1,000, then ceases deductions.

Once discharge savings account reaches $1,000, imposes 10% deduction on deposits to reimburse the state for incarceration costs under section 18-85a.

Protects discharge savings account disbursements upon release from incarceration from reduction by other mandatory disbursements for restitution, taxes, victim compensation, and dependent support.

Establishes inmate private industry work program with prevailing wage compensation subject to discharge savings account and incarceration cost payment requirements, effective July 1, 2011.