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CT SB00512
Bill
Status
3/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows media recordings of acquittees at Connecticut Valley Hospital or other Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services facilities to be disclosed to the acquittee's counsel with the acquittee's consent, notwithstanding confidentiality provisions in state law.
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Permits records maintained by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital, or the Psychiatric Security Review Board concerning acquittees to be disclosed to the acquittee's counsel with the acquittee's consent.
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Defines "acquittee" by reference to section 17a-580 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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Takes effect October 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Access To Media Recordings And Records Of The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital Or The Psychiatric Security Review Board.
Last Action
File Number 552
4/17/2018