CT SB00831

Office of Victim Services shall notify registered crime victims before the Board of Pardons and Paroles terminates a person's period of special parole, and victims may submit statements to the board regarding termination, effective October 1, 2019.

Board of Pardons and Paroles may terminate a person's period of special parole at any time without a court order if it appears the person will lead an orderly life, by unanimous vote of the panel.

Parole release panels increased from two to three members, with one serving as chairperson or designated temporary chairperson.

Panels discharging persons on parole or terminating special parole must be composed of three members with one serving as chairperson or designated temporary chairperson.

Board of Pardons and Paroles retains independent decision-making authority to discharge parolees and terminate special parole pursuant to amended section 54-129.