CT SB00871

Revises property forfeiture procedures to allow the Chief State's Attorney to petition courts within 90 days of seizure for forfeiture in civil proceedings where the state must prove facts by clear and convincing evidence, replacing the previous judicial warrant process.

Expands voyeurism laws to include a new offense of trespassing to observe someone inside a dwelling without consent, and increases penalties to class D felony for first offense and class C felony for subsequent offenses or when victim is under 16 years old.

Establishes a five-year statute of limitations for voyeurism prosecutions under the photography provision, measured from either the offense date or the date the victim discovers the recording.

Modifies DNA testing procedures to eliminate the strict 21-day notice requirement, instead allowing courts to grant a 30-day continuance to the opposing party if notice is provided with less than 21 days notice.

Clarifies that probation officers serving violation of probation warrants may set bail and release conditions for arrested persons, and expands harassment laws to apply to all forms of written communication rather than just telephone calls and mail.