CT SB01129

Establish a pilot program effective October 1, 2015 in New Haven, New London, and Norwich judicial districts to identify and track homeless, drug-addicted, or mentally ill persons entering the criminal justice system.

State's attorneys shall screen arrested individuals to identify those needing intensive assistance and refer them to diversion programs, counseling, treatment, housing assistance, and reentry programs as alternatives to incarceration.

Expand the list of crimes ineligible for earned risk reduction credits to include sections 53a-55, 53a-55a, 53a-59c, and 53a-70c, and exclude persistent dangerous felony offenders and persistent dangerous sexual offenders from earning such credits.

Require wardens to review and verify inmate records prior to release to confirm that risk reduction credits applied to reduce sentences were properly earned.

Chief Court Administrator shall submit a report to the joint standing committee on judiciary by February 1, 2017 regarding pilot program implementation.