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CT SB00223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Chief Court Administrator shall establish an ongoing training program for judges on mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder issues affecting veterans in the criminal justice system

  • Training program shall take effect on October 1, 2018

  • Chief Court Administrator may consult with veterans advocacy organizations and mental health professionals to develop program content

  • Program shall include information on unique characteristics of crimes committed by veterans impacted by mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder issues

  • Referred to Committee on Veterans' Affairs with joint favorable recommendations from Veterans' Affairs and Judiciary committees

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Training Program For Mental Health And Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Issues Impacting Veterans Involved In The Criminal Justice System.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

4/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/11/2018
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/22/2018

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