CT HB05924

Create a community-based restorative justice pilot program for juvenile offenders involving formal apologies to victims, community service hours, and partial restitution for auto thefts and break-ins.

Establish a new crime for risk of injury to a minor with criminal penalties when an adult more than five years older facilitates a juvenile to commit auto thefts or break-ins.

Create regional law enforcement task forces in partnership with state and local police departments focused on reducing auto thefts and break-ins, with $2 million appropriated from the General Fund for overtime and up to $2 million in grants to assist local law enforcement.

Increase funding for the Court Support Services Division juvenile probation and residential centers, and increase funding for youth service bureaus to create additional restorative justice diversionary programs.

Require the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee to report to the judiciary committee on improved treatment and accountability options, and establish a statewide "lock your car" public service announcement initiative.