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CT HB05477

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 54-63f of the general statutes regarding bail and release conditions for convicted persons
  • Removes the blanket prohibition on release for persons convicted of offenses involving use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against another person
  • Allows persons convicted of most offenses (except violations of sections 53a-54a through 53a-54d) who are awaiting sentence or have filed notice of appeal to be released pending final case disposition if court finds conditions sufficient to ensure appearance
  • Permits release conditions including written promise to appear, bonds with or without surety, cash deposits, or pledges of real property with equity equal to the bond amount
  • Effective upon passage of the act

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning State V. Mccahill.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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