CT HJ00366

Proposes amendment to Article Twenty-ninth, Subsection b of the Connecticut Constitution to remove language prohibiting conviction vacatur or appellate relief based on victim rights violations.

Maintains 10 enumerated victim rights in criminal prosecutions including fair treatment, timely disposition, protection, court notification, trial attendance, plea agreement input, sentencing statements, and restitution.

Removes the bracketed prohibition that currently prevents construing victim rights as grounds for vacating convictions or obtaining appellate relief in criminal cases.

Requires the General Assembly to provide by law for enforcement of victim rights provisions.

Scheduled for presentation to electors at the general election on November 8, 2022, with ballot designation asking whether the Constitution should be amended to remove the prohibition on using victim rights violations as grounds for conviction vacatur or appeal.