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CT SB01166

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 54-53a of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2011, to regulate pretrial detention periods
  • Establishes 45-day maximum detention for persons without bail awaiting arraignment, sentencing, or trial, unless presented to court for review and remand
  • Establishes 30-day maximum detention for persons without bail charged with Class D felonies or misdemeanors, with court review at each successive 30-day period
  • Adds new requirement that persons detained solely for misdemeanor charges cannot be held longer than the maximum prison sentence for that offense; must be released with promise to appear upon reaching that time limit
  • Permits persons without bail to request bail modification hearings at any time

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Length Of Pretrial Detention.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/21

3/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2011

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