CT HB07257

Extends investigatory grand jury investigation periods from six months to nine months, with up to two possible extensions of six months each.

Removes felonies involving unlawful use of physical force or violence from crimes eligible for investigatory grand jury investigation under the standard process.

Creates a new streamlined process for grand jury applications limited to property-only subpoenas for specific crimes including corruption, bribery, election law violations, and trafficking in persons.

Adds protections for witnesses and targets including 72-hour advance notice of subpoenas, right to counsel, restrictions on summoning targets who invoke self-incrimination privilege, and grounds for quashing subpoenas.

Requires grand juries to disclose exculpatory information to targets of investigation and establishes reporting requirements to the Chief Court Administrator on applications filed, approved, and extended.