CT HB06660

Permits defendants convicted of criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment to submit a family impact statement if they are the parent or guardian of a minor child in their physical custody prior to sentencing.

Requires judges to consider the family impact statement before pronouncing any sentence on the convicted defendant.

Allows family impact statements to address impacts of imprisonment on minor children and family members, including financial needs, parent-child relationships, available support systems, defendant's employment history, rehabilitation programs, offense severity, and criminal history.

Takes effect October 1, 2013.