CT SB00504

Court may suspend delinquency proceedings for up to six months for juveniles charged with motor vehicle theft or misuse offenses if the child is likely to benefit from supervision and services and the suspension advances the interests of justice.

Eligible children must cooperate with an assessment, participate in recommended services, and comply with court orders while under supervision of a juvenile probation officer during the suspension period.

Motion for suspension must be filed within ten days after a plea is entered and can result in charge dismissal if the child completes treatment and meets all conditions; suspension can be extended up to an additional six months if needed.

Provisions do not apply to children charged with serious juvenile offenses or those previously granted suspension of prosecution under this section.

Judicial Branch must collect and annually examine data on suspension proceedings disaggregated by demographics, offense characteristics, and treatment outcomes.