CT HB07287

Requires courts to impose financial bail conditions on misdemeanor defendants only if the defendant requests it or the court makes a finding on the record that financial conditions are necessary to ensure appearance or public safety.

Establishes a 14-day deadline for court presentment of misdemeanor defendants detained without bail, with mandatory review and removal of financial conditions unless court finds serious risk of non-appearance or safety threat.

Allows defendants or persons on their behalf to post 10% of bond amount for bonds set at $10,000 or less, or with court approval for bonds exceeding $10,000.

Changes detention terminology from "community correctional center" to "correctional facility" and modifies existing timelines for court presentment of detained defendants (45 days for all offenses, 30 days for Class D/E felonies and misdemeanors).

Requires clerks to file reports with the Department of Revenue Services when cash bail exceeds $10,000 for felonies involving physical force, and modifies procedures for bond forfeiture and reinstatement.