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CT HB06169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a veterans' court pilot program within the Superior Court dedicated to cases involving veterans charged with low-level felonies and misdemeanors.

  • Program expands the state's existing diversionary program for veterans by connecting them with counseling, psychiatric treatment, and addiction services.

  • Provides access to benefits and services available from state agencies and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Aims to prevent recidivism and rehabilitate veterans through a veteran-centered court model based on successful programs in New York and Texas.

Legislative Description

An Act Creating A Veterans' Court Pilot Program.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs

1/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/25/2013

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