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CT HB05572

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies section 54-56e(c) of Connecticut General Statutes to add a new exclusion from accelerated rehabilitation eligibility effective October 1, 2018
  • Excludes persons charged with a class D felony violation of section 53-247 (animal abuse statute) from accelerated rehabilitation unless good cause is shown and the prosecuting authority makes statements in open court
  • Maintains existing exclusions for class A and B felonies, certain violent crimes, drug violations, family violence crimes, and commercial motor vehicle violations
  • Requires judicial discretion based on prosecuting authority's court statements for animal abuse cases to be considered for accelerated rehabilitation

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Accelerated Rehabilitation In The Case Of Animal Abuse.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 442

4/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2018

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