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CT HB06563

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapters 886 and 960 of the general statutes to require the Chief State's Attorney to appoint a special prosecutor when a grand jury investigates a death involving a police officer
  • Aims to eliminate perception or possibility of bias or conflict of interest by a local prosecutor in police-involved death cases
  • Intended to ensure transparency, equality and public confidence in the investigation process
  • Protects interests of both police officers and alleged victims through independent prosecution oversight

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Appointment Of A Special Prosecutor In The Case Of A Death Involving A Police Officer.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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