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CT HB06659
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement officers may only detain individuals based on civil immigration detainers if they meet specific criteria, effective January 1, 2014
- Detention is permitted only for individuals convicted of felonies, subject to pending criminal charges without posted bond, having outstanding state arrest warrants, identified as gang members, matching terrorist databases, subject to final deportation orders, or presenting unacceptable public safety risks
- Law enforcement must immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon determining whether to detain or release an individual
- Maximum detention period is 48 hours, excluding weekends and federal holidays; if ICE does not assume custody within this timeframe, the individual must be released
- Applies to Department of Correction officers, municipal police, state police, judicial marshals, and state marshals
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Civil Immigration Detainers.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/25/2013
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Security5/7/2013
Judiciary3/15/2013
Full Bill Text
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