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CT SB00652
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands investigations of peace officer use of force resulting in death from only "deadly" force to all "physical force" incidents, effective October 1, 2015
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Requires the Chief State's Attorney to designate either a prosecutorial official from a different judicial district or appoint a special assistant state's attorney to conduct investigations, making these options mandatory rather than discretionary
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Removes provision allowing private citizens to request investigations be conducted by outside prosecutors
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Requires investigation reports to include incident circumstances, whether the force used was appropriate under section 53a-22, and any future actions by the Division of Criminal Justice
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Mandates the Chief State's Attorney provide investigation reports to the municipality's chief executive officer and appropriate law enforcement commissioner or police chief
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Investigation Of The Use Of Physical Force By A Peace Officer That Results In The Death Of A Person.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
4/6/2015