CT SB01022

Establishes a pilot program under the office of the Chief State's Attorney, effective October 1, 2017, serving courts in Hartford, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, and Norwich judicial districts.

Requires state's attorneys to screen and identify persons arrested who are homeless, addicted, or mentally ill for tracking and intensive assistance.

Directs referral of identified individuals to diversion programs, counseling, treatment, housing assistance, and reentry programs with focus on alternatives to incarceration.

Grants state's attorneys discretion in case disposition while maintaining court jurisdiction to ensure compliance with ordered treatment or counseling.

Requires the Chief State's Attorney to submit an implementation report to the joint standing committee on the judiciary by February 1, 2019.