CT SB01112

Allows a board or acquittee to recommend or apply to court for discharge from custody, with applications limited to once every six months and no sooner than six months after the initial board hearing.

Requires discharge recommendations or applications to include dates of prior filings and decisions, plus a statement of facts demonstrating changed circumstances that qualify the acquittee for discharge.

Changes the state's attorney's process for continued commitment from petitioning for an order of continued commitment to making an application for commitment to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities under part II of the statutes.

Requires the court to hold a hearing where the acquittee bears the burden of proving by preponderance of evidence that discharge is appropriate, with the court's primary concern being protection of society.

Takes effect October 1, 2019 and amends Connecticut General Statutes section 17a-593.