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CT SB00456

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Supreme Court is authorized to adopt the Connecticut Code of Evidence
  • Chief Justice must appoint a standing advisory committee comprised of Superior Court judges and state bar attorneys from diverse practice areas to study the code and recommend amendments
  • Advisory committee chairperson shall report annually to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly on judicial matters, beginning on or before January 1, 2015
  • Reports must include any proposed amendments to the Code of Evidence being considered by the advisory committee after adoption
  • The legislation does not limit the Supreme Court's common law authority or the General Assembly's legislative authority regarding evidence law

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Adoption Of The Connecticut Code Of Evidence By The Supreme Court.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2014

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