CT SB00651

Persons arrested for family violence crimes must be held without bond for 12 hours or until presented to Superior Court (whichever is earlier) if police find evidence of weapon use/threats, threats to seriously injure or kill, or serious physical injury inflicted on victim or minor child.

Police officers may impose nonfinancial conditions of release on family violence arrestees (such as avoiding contact with victim, travel restrictions, or weapons prohibitions) when unable to reach a bail commissioner or intake specialist.

Police must report cash bail exceeding $10,000 received for felony arrestees involving physical force to the Department of Revenue Services and state's attorney within 15 days.

Violation of imposed conditions of release while charged with a felony is a class D felony; violation while charged with a misdemeanor is a class A misdemeanor.

All provisions take effect October 1, 2015, and peace officers are granted civil immunity for arrests based on probable cause or conditions of release imposed under this act.